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Guayaquil Airport Says Flights Continue After Shooting Outside Terminal

Guayaquil airport officials said the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo terminal remained operational for domestic and international flights after a June 17 shooting outside the airport. Access was temporarily restricted while police worked the scene, but authorities said passengers inside the building were safe.

Chip Moreno·4h ago

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Customs Finds 21 Hidden iPhones at Guayaquil Airport

Ecuador's customs service found 21 hidden iPhones in luggage from a passenger arriving from Panama at Guayaquil's airport. In a separate Quito airport case, customs also retained about 6,000 dental medical-device items including implants, ligatures and resins.

Chip Moreno·6d ago

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American Airlines Guayaquil-Miami Flight Returns After Takeoff

An American Airlines flight from Guayaquil to Miami returned to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo airport on June 7 after departing at 14:49. The aircraft had advanced toward Esmeraldas before changing course back to Guayaquil.

Chip Moreno·June 8, 2026

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Quito Airport Runway Closure: April 11, 2AM-2PM

Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport will close its runway for 12 hours on Saturday, April 11 for preventive maintenance. All flights between 2:00 AM and 2:00 PM will be affected. Airlines are rebooking, but travelers should confirm their itineraries now.

Chip Moreno·April 6, 2026

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22,000 Shark Fins Seized at Guayaquil Airport — Bound for Malaysia

Police K-9 units intercepted nearly 22,000 dried shark fins weighing 1,905 kilograms at Guayaquil's Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport on April 2. The shipment -- 75 bundles disguised as fish bladders -- was bound for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is one of Ecuador's largest shark fin seizures in recent years.

Chip Moreno·April 4, 2026

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U.S. Military Operations Launch in Ecuador — First Time U.S. Forces on Ecuadorian Soil

The United States has deployed approximately 75,000 military personnel to Ecuador in a historic first, marking the largest U.S. military operation in South America in decades. The deployment aims to combat narcotrafficking networks operating along Ecuador's coast and border regions.

Chip Moreno·March 26, 2026