Ecuadorian authorities are investigating the cause of a deadly explosion on a busy shopping street. Photo: AP PHOTO

A utility vehicle has exploded on a busy shopping street in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil, killing one person and injuring two others in what the governor called an intentional attack.

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Major Jorge Montanero of the Guayaquil fire department told local media the person killed was a cab driver who was nearby, adding police were inspecting all vehicles in the surrounding area as well.

"We're evacuating all of the buildings as a precaution," Montanero said. Asked i

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