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25-04-2025
- Sport
Family of Ecuadorian soccer player rescued after being kidnapped
QUITO, Ecuador -- The family of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez 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. Guayaquil is 270 kilometers (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. 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. ___
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
South American footballer's family rescued after being kidnapped
Jackson Rodriguez of Ecuador's Emelec (AP Photo) Police confirmed that Jackson Rodríguez 's family, who were abducted from their Guayaquil residence, have been safely rescued. The Ecuadorian footballer, aged 26, sought shelter beneath his bed whilst four armed assailants in hoods abducted his wife, 24, and son, 5, on Wednesday from their residence in Mucho Lote. Police commander Pablo Dávila confirmed that both mother and child were unharmed and received necessary medical care post-rescue. Despite the kidnappers' demand for USD 500,000, the family did not comply. Rodríguez currently plays as a left back for Emelec in the first division. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The victims were discovered late Thursday in "El Fortín", a notoriously unsafe district in northwest Guayaquil where a March incident resulted in 22 fatalities. Guayaquil is situated 270 kilometres southwest of Quito. Poll Do you believe that the government should implement stricter measures to combat organised crime in Ecuador? No Yes The incident occurred during a government-declared state of emergency spanning nine regions, including Guayas province where Guayaquil is located. This measure enables security forces to counter organised crime in these areas. Ecuador has experienced increased criminal activity over four years, with a surge in early 2023. Official records show 2,345 violent deaths between January and March, with 742 occurring in Guayaquil. Sachin Tendulkar at 52: Power, Pride, and a Nation's Pulse The coastal city serves as a significant transit point for illegal drugs destined for Europe, Central America, and the United States, according to officials. Previously, other sportspersons have faced similar threats. In December, Liga de Quito player Pedro Perlaza was abducted in Esmeraldas, 182 kilometres northwest of Quito, before being rescued days later.
National Post
25-04-2025
- National Post
Family of Ecuadorian soccer player rescued after being kidnapped
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. Article content Article content 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. Article content Article content The wife and son received medical attention following their release and were safe, police commander Pablo Davila said. Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content Guayaquil is 270 kilometers southwest of the capital, Quito. Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content
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
Edmonton Journal
25-04-2025
- Edmonton Journal
Family of Ecuadorian soccer player rescued after being kidnapped
Article content 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. 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.
