Deadly Prison Riot Erupts in Southern Ecuador
A violent prison riot spurred by gang conflicts in southern Ecuador resulted in 14 deaths and 14 injuries. Prisoners killed a guard, kidnapped officers, and several inmates escaped. Police chief William Calle confirmed that 13 escapees have been recaptured so far.
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- Ecuador
A deadly prison riot broke out in southern Ecuador on Monday, leaving 14 inmates dead and 14 others injured amid gang disputes.
Authorities reported that prisoners killed a guard and took police officers hostage, enhancing the chaos within the facility.
In the aftermath, several inmates managed to escape; however, police chief William Calle confirmed that 13 have been successfully apprehended again.
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