At least 17 inmates have died in two separate prison riots in Ecuador, highlighting a surge in gang violence and prison overcrowding.
Read moreA violent prison riot in Ecuador resulted in 14 deaths, including a guard, as rival gangs clashed in Machala.
Read moreA shooting at a nightclub in Ecuador resulted in eight deaths, highlighting the country's escalating violence linked to organized crime.
Read moreSeventeen people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting at a bar in Ecuador's coastal province, intensifying concerns over rising violence.
Read moreEcuador extradited drug lord 'Fito' to the US, facing charges of trafficking, following his recapture after an escape from prison.
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