Ecuador prison violence leaves at least 68 dead, dozens injured
The government has blamed disputes between drug trafficking gangs for control of prisons for the violence.
Sun Nov 14 2021
Ecuador police, military enter Guayaquil jail amid violence
Police and military personnel found four inmates who were injured during confrontations between prisoners.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Ecuador to pardon thousands after 118 die in worst-ever prison riot
Ecuador is planning to pardon up to 2,000 inmates in order to relieve overcrowding at its detention centres.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Another Ecuador prison riot kills at least 24 people
An alert was activated in the Center for the Deprivation of Liberty Guayas N1 due to gunshots and explosions in several areas.
Wed Sep 29 2021