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Toronto Sun
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Family of Ecuadorian soccer player rescued after being kidnapped
Published Apr 25, 2025 • 1 minute read FILE - Jackson Rodriguez of Ecuador's Emelec reacts during a Copa Sudamericana round of 16 second leg soccer match against Argentina's Defensa y Justicia at the Unico Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Photo by Gustavo Garello / AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The family of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodriguez was rescued after being kidnapped from their home in the coastal city of Guayaquil, police authorities reported on Friday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Rodriguez, 26, hid under his bed while his 24-year-old wife and five-year-old son were taken on Wednesday by four 'hooded and heavily armed individuals' who forced their way into the home in the Mucho Lote neighborhood. The wife and son received medical attention following their release and were safe, police commander Pablo Davila said. The kidnappers demanded $500,000 US for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, Davila added. Rodriguez is a left back who plays for first division club Emelec. After police operations late Thursday, officers located the pair in the popular neighborhood of 'El Fortin' in the northwest part of the city. The area is considered one of the most dangerous, a place where 22 people were massacred in March. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Guayaquil is 270 kilometers southwest of the capital, Quito. The kidnapping occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country, including the province of Guayas, to which Guayaquil belongs. The measure allows the mobilization of security forces in those territories to combat the operations of organized crime groups, which authorities blame for the wave of violence. Insecurity and crime have plagued Ecuador for four years, with an increase in the first few months of the year, according to the government. From January to March, 2,345 violent deaths were reported, 742 of them in Guayaquil. The port city is considered one of the most dangerous areas in the country. From those ports, illegal drug shipments are sent to Europe, Central America, and the United States, according to authorities. Other athletes have been targeted in the past. Last December, Liga de Quito soccer player Pedro Perlaza was kidnapped in Esmeraldas, 182 kilometers northwest of Quito, and rescued a few days later. Ontario Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs
CBS News
25-04-2025
- CBS News
Soccer player's wife, 5-year-old child rescued after being kidnapped by gunmen during home invasion in Ecuador
The family of Ecuadorian soccer player c was rescued after being kidnapped from their home in the coastal city of Guayaquil, police authorities reported on Friday. Rodriguez, 26, hid under his bed while his 24-year-old wife and five-year-old son were taken on Wednesday by four "hooded and heavily armed individuals" who forced their way into the home in the Mucho Lote neighborhood. The wife and son received medical attention following their release and were safe, police commander Pablo Dávila said. The kidnappers demanded $500,000 for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, Dávila added. Rodriguez is a left back who plays for first division club Emelec. After police operations late Thursday, officers located the pair in the popular neighborhood of "El Fortín" in the northwest part of the city. The area is considered one of the most dangerous, a place where 22 people were massacred in March. Jackson Rodriguez of Ecuador's Emelec reacts during a Copa Sudamericana round of 16 second leg soccer match against Argentina's Defensa y Justicia at the Unico Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, Aug. 8, 2023. Gustavo Garello/AP Guayaquil is 170 miles southwest of the capital, Quito. The kidnapping occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country, including the province of Guayas, to which Guayaquil belongs. The measure allows the mobilization of security forces in those territories to combat the operations of organized crime groups, which authorities blame for the wave of violence. Ecuador is home to around 20 criminal gangs — with striking names like "Los Freddy Kruegers" and "The Peaky Blinders" — involved in trafficking, kidnapping and extortion. Insecurity and crime have plagued Ecuador for four years, with an increase in the first few months of the year, according to the government. From January to March, 2,345 violent deaths were reported, 742 of them in Guayaquil. The port city is considered one of the most dangerous areas in the country. From those ports, illegal drug shipments are sent to Europe, Central America, and the United States, according to authorities. Other athletes have been targeted in the past. In December, soccer player Pedro Perlaza, who played for Liga de Quito, was kidnapped in Esmeraldas, a city located about 115 miles northwest of Quito. He was rescued alive a few days later. President Daniel Noboa, who was re-elected to a second term in elections earlier this month, has suggested U.S. special forces should be deployed to Ecuador to tackle drug violence and floated legal reforms to allow U.S. bases to operate in the country. At least two high-profile Ecuadorian gang leaders targeted by the U.S. have made headlines this year. Earlier this month, the fugitive leader of "Los Cheronos" that relied on hitmen, bribes and military weapons to do business was indicted in New York City on charges he imported thousands of pounds of cocaine into the United States. José Adolfo Macías Villamar — whose nickname is "Fito" — escaped from a prison in Ecuador last year and is not in U.S. custody. In 2024, the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on "Los Choneros." Earlier this year, a leader of one of Ecuador's biggest crime syndicates, Los Lobos, was arrested at his home in the coastal city of Portoviejo. Carlos D, widely known by his alias El Chino, was the second-in-command of Los Lobos and "considered a high-value target," the armed forces said in a statement. The U.S. last year declared Los Lobos to be the largest drug trafficking organization in Ecuador.
Toronto Sun
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Soccer player's wife and child kidnapped during home invasion in Ecuador
Published Apr 24, 2025 • 1 minute read FILE - Jackson Rodriguez of Ecuador's Emelec reacts during a Copa Sudamericana round of 16 second leg soccer match against Argentina's Defensa y Justicia at the Unico Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Photo by Gustavo Garello / AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodriguez's wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped early Wednesday, police reported, when men broke into their home in search of the Emelec defender, who told investigators he hid under a bed. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The kidnappings took place around 3 a.m. in the coastal city of Guayaquil, police chief Edison Rodriguez said. In his testimony to police, the 26-year-old fullback said he hid under a bed when he heard the front door being broken down, according to the police chief. The perpetrators took Rodriguez's wife and child after asking the woman if Rodriguez was at the residence. According to police, Rodriguez saw at a window 'that the individuals were traveling in a gray-colored double-cab pickup truck.' The incident occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country, including the province of Guayas, to which Guayaquil belongs. The measure allows the mobilization of security forces in those territories to combat the operations of organized crime groups, which authorities blame for the wave of violence. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Insecurity and crime have plagued Ecuador for four years, with an increase in the first few months of the year, according to the government. Between January and March, 2,345 violent deaths were reported, 742 of which occurred in Guayaquil, located 270 kilometers (168 miles) southwest of the capital Quito. The port city is considered one of the most dangerous areas in the country. From those ports, illegal drug shipments are sent to Europe, Central America, and the United States, according to authorities. Other athletes have been targeted in the past. In December 2024, soccer player Pedro Perlaza, who played for Liga de Quito also was kidnapped in Esmeraldas, a city located 182 kilometers northwest of Quito, and rescued alive a few days later. Toronto & GTA Toronto Raptors Toronto Maple Leafs Federal Elections Ontario
CBS News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Soccer player's wife, 5-year-old child kidnapped as he hid under bed during home invasion in Ecuador
Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez's wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped early Wednesday, police reported, when men broke into their home in search of the Emelec defender, who told investigators he hid under a bed. The kidnappings took place around 3 a.m. in the coastal city of Guayaquil, police chief Édison Rodríguez said. In his testimony to police, the 26-year-old fullback said he hid under a bed when he heard the front door being broken down, according to the police chief. The perpetrators took Rodriguez's wife and child after asking the woman if Rodríguez was at the residence. According to police, Rodríguez saw at a window "that the individuals were traveling in a gray-colored double-cab pickup truck." Jackson Rodriguez of Ecuador's Emelec reacts during a Copa Sudamericana round of 16 second leg soccer match against Argentina's Defensa y Justicia at the Unico Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, Aug. 8, 2023. Gustavo Garello/AP The incident occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country, including the province of Guayas, to which Guayaquil belongs. The measure allows the mobilization of security forces in those territories to combat the operations of organized crime groups, which authorities blame for the wave of violence. Ecuador is home to around 20 criminal gangs — with striking names like "Los Freddy Kruegers" and "The Peaky Blinders" — involved in trafficking, kidnapping and extortion. Insecurity and crime have plagued Ecuador for four years, with an increase in the first few months of the year, according to the government. Between January and March, 2,345 violent deaths were reported, 742 of which occurred in Guayaquil, located about 170 miles southwest of the capital Quito. The port city is considered one of the most dangerous areas in the country. From those ports, illegal drug shipments are sent to Europe, Central America and the United States, according to authorities. Other athletes have been targeted in the past. In December, soccer player Pedro Perlaza, who played for Liga de Quito, was kidnapped in Esmeraldas, a city located about 115 miles northwest of Quito. He was rescued alive a few days later. U.S. targets gangs in Ecuador President Daniel Noboa, who was re-elected to a second term in elections earlier this month, has suggested U.S. special forces should be deployed to Ecuador to tackle drug violence and floated legal reforms to allow U.S. bases to operate in the country. At least two high-profile Ecuadorian gang leaders targeted by the U.S. have made headlines this year. Earlier this month, the fugitive leader of "Los Cheronos" that relied on hitmen, bribes and military weapons to do business was indicted in New York City on charges he imported thousands of pounds of cocaine into the United States. José Adolfo Macías Villamar — whose nickname is "Fito" — escaped from a prison in Ecuador last year and is not in U.S. custody. In 2024, the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on "Los Choneros." Earlier this year, a leader of one of Ecuador's biggest crime syndicates, Los Lobos, was arrested at his home in the coastal city of Portoviejo. Carlos D, widely known by his alias El Chino, was the second-in-command of Los Lobos and "considered a high-value target," the armed forces said in a statement. The U.S. last year declared Los Lobos to be the largest drug trafficking organization in Ecuador.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🤔 What does Boca need to qualify for the Apertura's round of 16?
🤔 What does Boca need to qualify for the Apertura's round of 16? 🤔 What does Boca need to qualify for the Apertura's round of 16? This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Boca is visiting Belgrano in Córdoba tonight for matchday 13 of the Apertura tournament, being the great leader of Zone A. Advertisement Currently, the Xeneize has 26 points and in the preview, it has a nine-point difference over Defensa y Justicia, who is in ninth position, that is, the last one that would be left out. After this matchday is played, there will be nine points left in play. Therefore, Boca has two possible scenarios: With a victory, they qualify directly. With a draw, they qualify if Racing does not win and either Barracas Central or Defensa y Justicia lose. 📸 Marcelo Endelli - 2025 Getty Images
