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 moreEcuador's gang leader 'Fito' has accepted extradition to the U.S. to face drug and gun charges following his dramatic recapture.
Read moreAuthorities in Sinaloa, Mexico, found 20 bodies, including decapitated victims, part of ongoing cartel violence.
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