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]

Core Points - A shooting incident occurred in Santa Lucia, Guayas Province, Ecuador, resulting in 8 deaths and 3 injuries [1][2] - The attackers, armed and traveling in a pickup truck and motorcycles, opened fire on a crowd outside an entertainment venue [1] - The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and an investigation is underway by local authorities [2] Incident Details - The shooting led to 7 immediate fatalities, with the 8th victim succumbing to injuries later in the hospital [1] - The attackers fled the scene quickly along an "unknown route" [1] - Guayas Province is noted for high levels of violent crime, primarily due to gang conflicts [2] Government Response - On August 6, President Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in Guayas and three other provinces due to severe internal unrest [2] - Official statistics indicate that Ecuador experienced 4,051 homicides from January to May this year [2]