Guard and 13 inmates killed in Ecuador prison fight
Published: 9/22/2025
A prison guard and 13 inmates were killed in a prison fight in Machala, Ecuador, with reports of explosions and shots heard in the area. The violence was linked to a criminal gang named Los Lobos Box, known for attacks on rivals. Police have recaptured some escaped prisoners and regained control of the facility, as Ecuador grapples with rising gang violence.
