Ecuador prison riots kill 8 inmates; 500+ dead since 2021

Riots in two Ecuadorian prisons killed eight inmates, continuing a pattern of violence that has claimed over 500 lives since 2021. The incidents occur despite some prisons being under military control, highlighting the persistent failure of state security measures. This underscores the ongoing crisis of gang violence and prison governance in Ecuador.

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