British businessman kidnapped in Ecuador -local media

A prominent British businessman and informal diplomat in the city of Guayaquil has been kidnapped in Los Rios province, north of the industrial city, local media reported on Saturday.

In a statement posted on social media, police said they are investigating a presumed crime against a businessman that occurred early Saturday in Los Rios, but did not identify the victim.

Local media reported the victim is Guayaquil's honorary British consul, Colin Armstrong.

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