Ecuador: At least 58 inmates killed in drug gang shootout at notorious prison
At least 58 inmates have died following a gun battle between rival gangs inside Ecuador’s largest prison. It is the latest violence to [...]
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Ecuador prison violence leaves at least 58 dead, a dozen injured
QUITO (REUTERS) – At least 58 prisoners were killed and a dozen injured in overnight violence at Ecuador’s Penitenciaria del Litoral prison, the [...]
Former athletics world medallist Alex Quinonez shot dead in Ecuador
QUITO (AFP) – Ecuador’s 200 metres world bronze medallist Alex Quinonez was shot dead in the port city of Guayaquil, authorities announced on [...]
Ecuador declares prison emergency after 118 killed in riot – The Denver Post
By GABRIELA MOLINA QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s president has declared a state of emergency in the prison system following a battle among [...]
UPDATE 4-Ecuador bonds rally after banker upsets presidential election
(Adds comment from S&P Global, updates prices) LONDON/NEW YORK, April 12 (Reuters) – Ecuador’s government bonds rallied on Monday, with some hitting their [...]
Ecuador raises death toll from prison riots to 79; police chief warns of new riot
QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador on Wednesday raised the death toll from riots in four jails to 79, including 18 prisoners who were found [...]
Ecuador: Inmates ‘beheaded and dismembered’ as 79 killed in prison riots
Dozens of inmates have died, with some reportedly beheaded and dismembered, during a series of riots at prisons in Ecuador this week. Following [...]
Amid quarantine, Ecuador women speak in code to seek protection from domestic violence
QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuadorean women are using code words to seek help in situations of domestic violence as the country’s quarantine is creating [...]
Ecuador ploughs on with $17.4 billion debt revamp with major creditor support
LONDON/QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador pushed forward with its debt overhaul plans on Monday, requesting a vote among its creditors on reconfiguring the terms [...]