José Rivas

José Rivas is a grieving father from Manta, Ecuador, whose life was shattered after his two-year-old son, Liam, was tragically killed in a violent attack. On March 25, 2023, while holding Liam in his arms, José found himself caught in the crossfire of a targeted shooting. Despite his desperate attempts to save his son, Liam succumbed to his injuries, leaving José in profound sorrow and disbelief. His heartbreaking account of the moments leading up to and following the attack has drawn attention to the escalating violence in the region.