Ecuador: Fishermen being assaulted taking catch to market almost daily on route from Playas to Progreso

“Almost no one assault per day at the same time and for the same area,” and referred yesterday the driver of a truck that came to show solidarity with a merchant who denounced the prosecution that on Tuesday night was assaulted and his wife became wound. According to victims, the assaults occur between 21:00 and midnight, which is the period when traders return to the Peninsula after selling their fish in the markets. According to testimony, many people have been assaulted, but not reported. “They are always in the arena of Progress and from there we are, a few have been saved” was another victim. Read Article

1. Most victims fisherman hauling their catch to market.
2. Most assaults between 21:00 and 24:00 hours
3. Assualts on road between Playas and Progreso.