Deadly gang clash erupts in Ecuadorian prison.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters.com
At least 12 inmates were killed in a gang clash in La Penitenciaría prison in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The country has been facing prison violence since 2021, with hundreds of inmates dying due to clashes between drug gangs. The government attributes the violence to gangs fighting for territory and control. President Guillermo Lasso has struggled to address the issue and has increased the presence of security forces in an attempt to control the violence.