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Top Sinaloa Cartel Hitman Linked to the Rescue of El Chapo's Son, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, Killed in Mexico Prison Riot

A top Sinaloa Cartel hitman linked to the rescue of Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, was killed during a prison riot in Mexico.

Ecuador Prison Riot Kills at Least 15; Nation's Prisons Agency Said Prisoners Fought With Guns, Knives

Oct 04, 2022 10:41 PM EDT By Mary Webber

A recent Ecuador prison riot left at least 15 prisoners dead and 20 injured with the ongoing gang fight between prisoners.

Ecuador: 13 Inmates Killed, 2 Injured After Prison Riot Breaks in Santo Domingo

Jul 18, 2022 09:28 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Thirteen inmates died in Santo Domingo Prison in Ecuador, after a prison riot broke out on Monday.

Colombia: Prison Riot Fire Kills 51, Injures 30 Others

Jun 28, 2022 09:53 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

A fire that started amid a prison riot in a Colombia jail killed over 50 people and injured 30 on Tuesday.

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso on 2021 UNGA

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Pardons Inmates Over Deadly Prison Riots

Nov 23, 2021 10:19 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso pardons some of the inmates in response to prison overcrowding and violence.

Ecuador Officials to Pardon Thousands of Inmates Following Deadly Prison Riot That Killed 118

Oct 01, 2021 09:07 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Thousands of inmates in an Ecuador prison were aimed to be pardoned following the riot that killed 118 individuals.

Ecuador Prison Riot Casualties Rise to 79

Feb 24, 2021 08:11 PM EST By Mary Anne Webber

A number of inmates have died with some reportedly beheaded and dismembered after a prison riot in Ecuador this week. Authorities managed to control the facilities in three cities after raids by hundreds of police officers and military personnel.

Venezuela Prison Riot: Over 100 Prisoners Dead or Injured, Guards Allegedly Opened Fire

May 08, 2020 08:00 AM EDT By Neil P.

Venezuelan Prison Observatory rights group provided the latest figures of dead and wounded prisoners at Los Llanos Prison Center in Guanare City, Venezuela.

More than 40 Inmates Dead, Warden Injured After a Venezuelan Riot

May 04, 2020 01:40 AM EDT By Olive Marie

A riot exploded on Friday at a prison in central Venezuela, killing over 40 people and injuring 50 others. Injured individuals, included a National Guard officer, wounded by an explosion, and the warden, hurt by a knife wound.