A violent clash between inmates from rival criminal groups, Los Lobos and Sao Box, led to a deadly riot within a prison in Ecuador. The incident, which erupted early in the morning, involved gunfire and explosions, causing widespread panic. During the chaos, a prison guard was killed, and police officers were abducted. Numerous inmates seized the opportunity to escape. Authorities have reported that 14 people lost their lives in the riot and several were injured. A search and recapture operation is underway, with some escapees already apprehended. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the violence and address the security breaches.
