A young flower delivery driver accidentally fell into an open grave while delivering flowers at a funeral in a cemetery in Ecuador. ^[1] Ajinomoto del Peru, a company with Japanese capital, announced the acquisition of the remaining shares of its subsidiary in Ecuador, consolidating 100% ownership of the company. ^[2] In Ecuador, the average annual number of suicides among children up to 14 years old ranges between 70 and 90 cases. ^[3] Suicide is the second leading cause of death for adolescents aged 15 to 19 in Ecuador, surpassed only by traffic accidents. ^[4] A bystander recorded the fall, and the video was shared on TikTok by the user @zuly_bd. ^[5] The incident occurred in October 2025 when the driver lost his balance while trying to navigate through mourners to make the delivery. ^[6] Prior to this acquisition, Ajinomoto del Peru held a 51% stake in the Ecuadorian subsidiary and had recently acquired the remaining 49% from its local partner. ^[7] The transaction was finalized on August 13, 2026, allowing Ajinomoto del Peru to solidify its position in the region. ^[8] Parental absence is driven by work schedules, excessive smartphone usage, and domestic violence where men inflict violence on women. ^[9] The majority of suicide victims are concentrated in the age group of 12 to 14 years old. ^[10] The driver suffered no serious injuries despite falling into the grave. ^[11] The acquisition aligns with the company's roadmap to 2030, which focuses on driving innovation and strengthening leadership in the food and seasoning sector. ^[12]