Prison riot in Ecuador kills at least 17 people
Summary
A prison riot in Ecuador's Esmeraldas city led to at least 17 deaths. This incident is the second deadly riot in Ecuador within a week, following another riot earlier that resulted in 14 deaths. Ecuador has been experiencing increased prison violence, mainly due to gang conflicts.Key Facts
- At least 17 people died in a prison riot in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
- This riot is the second this week; the first caused 14 deaths and injuries to 14 more.
- The recent violence involves gangs fighting inside prisons.
- In a past incident, over 100 inmates were killed in Ecuador's largest prison massacre in 2021.
- Since February 2021, around 500 prisoners have died related to gang violence.
- Gang activities in Ecuador tie to larger networks involving Mexican and Colombian cartels.
- President Daniel Noboa declared a "state of internal armed conflict" because of the ongoing violence.
- Over 70% of global cocaine production passes through Ecuador's ports.
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