Ecuador prison clash: Violence over transfer to ‘maximum-security’ prison; 31 killed

At least 31 inmates perished in a brutal clash at Ecuador’s Machala Prison, with authorities citing asphyxiation as the cause for many. The violence, marked by gunfire and screams, is the latest in a series of deadly prison riots fueled by overcrowding and gang rivalries. This incident highlights the escalating crisis within Ecuador’s penal system.