The kidnapping unfolded against the backdrop of a state of emergency declared just ten days prior by the Ecuadorian government across nine provinces, including Guayas, where Guayaquil is located.

The family of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodriguez was rescued after being kidnapped from their home in the coastal ...

The incident occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country.

The kidnappers demanded $500,000 for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, police said.

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The family of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez was rescued after being kidnapped from their ...