Gunmen in fake army uniforms shoot 12 dead at Ecuador cockfight

Gunmen in fake army uniforms opened fire at a cockfighting ring, in a suspected gang-related attack.

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Weapons and replica police and army uniforms were seized during police raids in the north-western Manabí province on Friday - a day after the attack in the rural community of La Valencia.

Footage of the attack shared on social media showed gunmen entering the ring and opening fire, as terrified spectators dived for cover.

Reports in local media suggested the attackers in fake military gear were members of a criminal gang whose rivals were at the cockfight.

A criminal investigation has been launched by the provincial authorities.

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