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flag A prison riot in Machala, Ecuador, killed 14 and injured 14, sparked by gang violence and explosives.

flag A violent prison riot in Machala, Ecuador, killed 14 people—including 13 inmates and one guard—and injured at least 14 others, with gunfire and explosives reported during a clash between rival gangs. flag Inmates escaped through a hole in the prison wall created by an explosive, though 13 were later recaptured. flag Authorities regained control after a 40-minute standoff involving police and soldiers, with some staff taken hostage. flag The incident underscores ongoing issues with prison overcrowding, gang influence, and violence in Ecuador, where prison gangs are linked to drug trafficking networks, including ties to Mexican cartels. flag The U.S. has designated some Ecuadorian gangs as terrorist organizations due to their use of violence to control drug routes.

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