Ecuador announced a 60-day state of emergency in all its prisons on the 25th of July. The extreme measure- the second ordered by president Guillermo Lasso in less than 24 hours- comes after a series of violent incidents, including shootings and explosions, in one of its most dangerous prisons. 31 inmates were killed and 14 injured in the latest battle, over the weekend, between rival gangs in Guayas 1 prison. Some 2,700 soldiers were rushed to the detention center, to retake control of the dreaded facility. In addition to the prison violence, the mayor of Manta was shot dead on the 23rd of July. Presidential elections are due in the south American country next month. All eight presidential hopefuls vying to replace Lasso have promised to improve security and improvement in the prison systems. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report

60-day state of emergency announced in Ecuadorian prisons

Some 2,700 soldiers on Tuesday stormed a prison in Ecuador, retaking control of the facility as the death toll from a riot that started over the weekend rose to 31 inmates, authorities said.

Ecuador forces wrest back control of prison as riot death toll climbs to 31

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Monday declared a state of emergency and night curfews in three coastal provinces, amid a wave of violence over the weekend in the Andean country that left at least eight people dead.

Ecuador declares state of emergency amid violent clashes; prisoners take 96 guards as hostages

At least six inmates were killed and 11 more were injured in weekend clashes between gang members in an Ecuadorian prison, authorities said on Sunday during the latest outbreak of violence to convulse the country's jails.

Six killed in gang clashes in Ecuador prison, officials targeted

Violence continues in Ecuador as Manta city Mayor Agustin Intriago was assassinated on Sunday (July 23), and six inmates were killed in weekend clashes between gang members in a prison in Guayaquil city.

Violence in Ecuador continues: Mayor assassinated; six killed in prison gang clashes

In a commendable joint effort by firefighters and the police, a significant number of individuals who were trapped for nearly 10 hours on a popular tourist cable car in Quito, Ecuador's capital, have been successfully rescued.

WATCH | Miraculous escape: 75 stranded in cable cars rescued in Ecuador after 10-hour-long ordeal

Six rivers have overflowed and more than 500 people have been evacuated from their homes following 12 hours of rainfall in Ecuador.

Flood fury in Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso has dissolved the opposition-controlled National Assembly, or parliament, by decree amid an impeachment process against him.

Ecuador's President dissolves parliament amid impeachment proceedings

Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso, who was facing through impeachment proceedings over alleged corruption, has issued a decree on Wednesday, May 17, to dissolve the legislature.

Ecuador’s president Lasso dissolves National Assembly to forestall impeachment action against self

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - After meeting with President Pierre, the special envoy for Sudan claimed that the Sudanese Army is fully in charge of the situation in the country. Their discussions centred on nurturing a long-lasting peace to allow for safe passage.

Sudan Conflict | Plane crash in Ecuador | Aurora 23 military drills

Ten people were killed and three others were injured in an armed attack in the Ecuadorean port city of Guayaquil, authorities said on Sunday (April 30). According to the police, the injured included a five-year-old girl.

Ecuador: 10 killed, 3 injured in armed attack in port Guayaquil

Nine people were killed in northern Ecuador on the 11th of April ...in an indiscriminate shootout that has been described as a territorial fight between criminal gangs. Ecuador's Interior minister Juan Zapata said that the attack was due to payment of 'protection money' to a rival gang. The next day, six inmates were found hanging at the notorious Guayaquil prison. Both Guayaquil and Esmeraldas have witnessed a recent surge in violence. A state of emergency had been declared on the 3rd of March by President Guillermo Lasso to crackdown on the criminal gangs. But despite this ... criminal gangs have managed to carry out their killings with almost complete impunity. So why is the government failing to crackdown on the narco-criminal gangs?

Fishermen targeted over 'protection money' in Esmeraldas, Ecuador | World At War

A previously unknown coral reef...teeming with marine life has been discovered off Ecuador's Galapagos islands.

New coral reef discovered in Ecuador

At least 12 inmates were killed in an Ecuadorian jail after clashes broke out between gangs, as per media reports citing officials. The latest deadly violence amid a spate of incidents occurred on Friday (April 14), said the prosecutor’s office on Saturday, in the city of Guayaquil’s prison known as La Penitenciaría or Litoral Penitentiary, which is said to be the most dangerous one in the country.

At least 12 inmates were killed after gang clashes in Ecuador prison

Nine people were killed in a gang-related in northern Ecuador close to the Colombian border on Tuesday (April 11). According to the public prosecutor, dozens of attackers arrived in boats and cars at a small port in Esmeraldas province and then opened fire.

Ecuador: Nine dead in gang-related shooting near Colombian border

Ecuador's government on Friday raised the number of dead from a landslide in the Andean city of Alausi to 27, while rescue teams continued to look for missing people. Hem Soraya brings you the report.

Ecuador landslide results in death of 27 residents | WION Climate Tracker

Almost a week since the landslide in Ecuador, as rescue teams continue to search for missing people, the number of dead has risen to 23. As per the latest figures, 67 people remain missing, while 37 people are injured.

Ecuador landslide death toll rises to 23; rescuers continue to look for 67 missing people

IN PICS | Ecuador: At least 8 killed, over 60 missing after landslide in Andean region

One of the five letter bombs sent to at least five journalists working in TV and radio stations in violence-hit Ecuador went off. However, no injury was reported.

One of five bomb-laden letters targeting journalists in Ecuador goes off, none injured

A strong earthquake shook Peru and Ecuador on Saturday (March 18) and killed at least 14 people, injured severel, and damaged buildings, according to Ecuador's presidency.

Massive earthquake hits Peru, Ecuador: At least 14 killed, buildings damaged

At least 13 people were killed and one person was injured after a powerful earthquake of 6.8 magnitude shook Peru and southern Ecuador, destroying building, crashing vehicles and debris could be seen in cities.

Ecuador: 13 dead, 1 wounded after strong earthquake shakes coastal country

Ecuador received jolts after a powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 hit the nation on Saturday, according to seismologists. Also Read | Pretext of Iraq war just an ‘excuse’: Tony Blair denounces Putin’s Ukraine invasion The tremors however were also felt as far away as Guayaquil, Machala, and Peru.

6.7 magnitude quake jolts Ecuador

The high quantities of drug seizures in Ecuador have led to a new and unique construction material, cocaine. This comes after the amount of drugs seized in 2021 doubled in the country when compared to the previous year to more than 210 tonnes, mostly cocaine, said Ecuador’s police.

Cocaine to concrete: Ecuador finds an innovative way to utilise surplus of seized illicit drug

Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: Netherlands beat Qatar, Senegal go past Ecuador as both sides reach last 16

ecuador

Ecuador, News on Ecuador, stories on Ecuador, articles on Ecuador, Ecuador stories at Wion, Ecuador news, Ecuador latest news