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Powerful earthquake hits Ecuador; dozens killed
Nightlife venues closed Hours after the earthquake, the nation's soccer federation said it has suspended the remaining matches of the current round of the Ecuadorean championship. The interior ministry also ordered all nightlife venues in affected areas closed for the next 72 hours. All mobile operators are allowing free text messages for customers to reach out to loved ones in Manabi and Esmeraldas provinces, the vice president said. In a race to help residents, Ecuador deployed 10,000 soldiers and 3,500 police officers to the affected areas, he said. The tremor was centered 27 kilometers (16.8 miles) southeast of the coastal town of Muisne, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It's the ...
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