Published: Nov 15, 2025, 09:53 IST | Updated: Nov 15, 2025, 09:53 IST
Ecuador: A deadly riot erupted in Machala Prison in southern Ecuador on November 9, 2025, leading to the deaths of at least 31 inmates and injuries to over 30 others, including a police officer. The violence, marked by gunfire and explosions, was triggered by the transfer of inmates to a new maximum-security facility.