Cámara Plus Ecuador, the LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, expresses its support for Silueta X Association after another forced entry was discovered on August 31, 2026, at the organization’s office located at Carchi and Padre Solano streets in Guayaquil.

The incident was formally reported to Ecuador’s Office of the Attorney General under complaint No. 090101826084751. According to Silueta X, the initial inventory includes five desktop computers, two televisions, two bazooka-style speakers, approximately USD 300 in cash, merchandise belonging to entrepreneurs, and other items still being assessed.

Why this matters to the business community

The stolen items were not simply office assets. They were tools used for community support, document production, campaigns, recordkeeping, legal and psychological referrals, and the coordination of activities serving LGBTIQ+ people in Guayaquil.

For companies committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility, this situation presents a concrete opportunity to connect corporate values with measurable community impact. Replacing equipment or strengthening physical and digital security can help preserve the operation of services that depend on stable infrastructure.

An evidence-based investigation remains essential

Silueta X has stated that this incident occurred approximately two weeks after another robbery at the same premises. The organization is asking authorities to determine whether the events are isolated property crimes or whether there is evidence of a broader pattern involving intimidation, retaliation, hate, or other motives.

At the same time, Silueta X has been clear that it is not assigning responsibility to any individual, political party, movement, authority, or institution. Its request is for all relevant hypotheses to be examined on the basis of evidence.

“We are not claiming, without evidence, that there is political responsibility. What we are saying is that two incidents in a short period against an organization publicly identified with the defense of LGBTIQ+ rights cannot be normalized.”
Diane Rodríguez · Silueta X Association

Corporate social responsibility can become community resilience

Cámara Plus Ecuador invites businesses, professional networks, suppliers, entrepreneurs, tourism operators, and institutional allies to support Silueta X’s recovery. This is an opportunity to move beyond symbolic inclusion and contribute to tangible infrastructure that helps a community organization continue operating.

Support can be financial or in kind. What matters is that the response helps replace lost capacity, strengthen security, and reduce the likelihood that future incidents interrupt essential services.