Death toll of riot in Ecuador's largest and most dangerous prison rises to 17
QUITO, Ecuador — The number of inmates killed in a riot in Ecuador’s largest and most dangerous prison rose to 17, authorities said Wednesday, a day after the goriest prison episode under the watch of President Daniel Noboa broke out. Noboa handed ...
Ecuador's largest and most dangerous prison riot leaves at least 17 dead
Authorities say the number of inmates killed in a riot in Ecuador’s largest and most dangerous prison has risen to 17, a day after the goriest prison episode under the watch of President Daniel Noboa
At least 15 inmates killed in a fight in Ecuador’s largest prison
A fight among inmates has left 15 dead and 14 injured at Ecuador’s largest prison. The Litoral Penitentiary in the coastal city of Guayaquil has been the site of frequent riots and mass killings.
Ecuador Prison Clash: Deadly Violence Grips Guayaquil
A violent clash among inmates at Ecuador's largest prison has resulted in at least 15 deaths and 14 injuries. The Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil, known for previous riots, remains volatile. Authorities have deployed police and military forces to regain control as overcrowding and gang activity persist.
Ecuador Prison Violence Kills at Least 15
In a statement, prison officials said that police and military had been deployed to take control of the facility. Local media reported helicopters could be seen flying over the prison as relatives of inmates gathered outside the gates to check on loved ones.
At least 15 dead as inmates clash at notorious Ecuadorian prison
Murder charges will be filed against at least nine inmates at Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil, which has seen riots and massacres in recent years and is widely considered the country’s most dangerous prison.
At Least 15 People Killed, 14 Injured in Prison Fight
A prison fight in Ecuador has left at least 15 people dead and 14 others injured, authorities in the South American country said this week. Guayaquil's Litoral Penitentiary, where the fight took place,
Fifteen inmates killed in new Ecuador jail massacre
At least 15 inmates were killed and 14 injured in clashes Tuesday at a prison in the Ecuadoran port of Guayaquil, the latest in a series of massacres blamed on
Fifteen Inmates Killed In Ecuador Jail Clashes: Prison Service
At least 15 inmates were killed and 14 injured in clashes Tuesday at a prison in the Ecuadoran port of Guayaquil that has been plagued by violence, the state prison service said.
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Ecuador prison violence kills at least 15 people and injures 14
A fight among inmates has left at least 15 people dead and 14 injured at Ecuador's largest prison, authorities said Tuesday ...