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flag Ecuador's prison deaths nearly quadrupled in 2025 due to violence, illness, and overcrowding, despite security reforms.

flag In 2025, Ecuador’s prison system recorded 1,220 inmate deaths—nearly quadruple the 2024 total—driven by violence, illness, and poor conditions, despite President Daniel Noboa’s security measures including military control and prison transfers. flag Violence-related deaths surged to at least 206, while deaths from illness and undetermined causes rose 256%. flag Overcrowding remains severe, with adult prisons at 30.6% capacity and juvenile facilities at 15.3%, worsened by deteriorating infrastructure and a 7.6% inmate increase. flag Though riots have declined, human rights groups report ongoing health crises, food shortages, and abuse allegations. flag The Interior Ministry acknowledges the spike but warns data interpretation requires context. flag Reforms are under debate, but systemic failures persist.

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