The government of Daniel Noboa began the curfew in Guayas, Santo Domingo, Los Ríos and Esmeraldas from March 15 at 23:00. During the first night, 253 people were arrested for violating the night restriction
.In Zone 8, which includes Guayaquil, Durán and Samborondón, 112 apprehensions were recorded. The majority, 109, were for violating the curfew, while the rest were for drugs and illegal carrying of weapons
.Security forces also detained 22 vehicles and 29 motorcycles. Eleven bladed weapons were seized and an individual considered to be of relevant criminal interest was arrested
