Core Viewpoint - A riot in a prison in Machala, El Oro Province, Ecuador, resulted in 14 deaths, including 13 inmates and 1 guard, with 14 others injured and several inmates escaping [1] Group 1: Incident Details - The riot lasted approximately 40 minutes, during which inmates fired guns and threw bombs and grenades [1] - 13 escapees have been recaptured, and authorities have stated that control of the prison has been restored [1] Group 2: Causes and Context - The violence was attributed to gang conflicts, with the deceased inmates belonging to Ecuador's two largest drug trafficking organizations [1] - There has been a rise in violent incidents in Ecuador due to rival gangs linked to Mexican and Colombian drug cartels fighting for control [1] - Since February 2021, nearly 600 inmates have died in prison riots across Ecuador [1]
厄瓜多尔西南部一监狱发生骚乱致14死
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-23 03:34