Guard and 13 inmates killed in Ecuador prison fight
Summary
A clash between rival gangs in a prison in Machala, Ecuador, resulted in the deaths of 13 inmates and one prison guard. Explosions and gunfire were reported, and some inmates escaped, though 13 have been recaptured. The police regained control by deploying 200 officers and soldiers.Key Facts
- 13 inmates and one prison guard died during a clash in an Ecuadorian prison.
- The fight involved rival gangs, and two police officers were among the 14 injured.
- Explosions and gunfire were heard early Monday morning near Machala prison.
- Some prisoners escaped, but 13 were recaptured by authorities.
- The police blamed a gang called Los Lobos Box for the violence.
- Security forces needed 200 police and soldiers to regain control of the prison.
- Ecuador faces increasing gang violence, impacting its national safety.
- Los Lobos was recently marked as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US.
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