# Men disguised as police kill brother of Ecuadorean drug lord

Armed men posing as police officers killed a brother of a prominent Ecuadorean drug lord. The attack highlights ongoing violent feuds within the country's criminal underworld. It underscores the challenges authorities face in controlling drug-related violence.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20yx84g103o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:30:51 GMT