Police in Ecuador rescued a 17-year-old adolescent and her four-month-old daughter in the coastal city of Machala, located in the province of El Oro. Authorities suspect the mother and child are victims of human trafficking with the intent of sexual exploitation.
The rescue operation was officially reported on Wednesday by law enforcement officials, highlighting ongoing efforts by Ecuadorian authorities to combat human trafficking networks operating within the country.
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