Ecuador Prison Clashes Leave 15 Dead, 14 Injured

Authorities regain control of Guayaquil's Litoral Penitentiary after deadly gang-related violence erupts.

The violence at Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil marks the bloodiest prison incident under President Daniel Noboa's administration.
The prison, notorious for gang violence, has seen over 400 inmate deaths since 2021 due to rival criminal organizations clashing.
Ecuador's national prison agency, SNAI, confirmed that security forces have regained control and launched a large-scale search operation.
The Attorney General's Office plans to charge nine inmates with murder following the deadly clashes.
Ecuador's ongoing struggle with gang violence has transformed it into one of the most dangerous countries in Latin America.