Thirteen inmates killed in fight in Ecuador prison
President Guillermo Lasso attributes prison violence to fights between gangs over control of territory and drug trafficking routes.
Tue Jul 19 2022
At least 12 dead in Ecuador prison violence
Violence in Ecuadorean prisons, which the government says is related to gang disputes over drug trafficking, killed 316 people last year.
Mon Apr 04 2022
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
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