The officers entered the prison after two days in which gangs connected to criminal drug cartels battled for dominance inside the prison system.
Author: JOSÉ MARÍA LEÓN CABRERA
Ecuador’s Former President Convicted on Corruption Charges
The outcome of Rafael Correa’s closely watched trial is likely to affect Ecuador’s political landscape for years to come.
Ecuador’s President Moves Seat of Government to Escape Protests
The move came after six days of protests against austerity measures, including the end of a fuel subsidy. Demonstrators clashed with the police and looted businesses.
Hundreds Arrested in Ecuador Unrest
Anger over the elimination of fuel subsidies was the catalyst for protests by transport workers and others that have paralyzed Quito and much of the country.
Ecuador Detains a Friend of Assange. Critics Say It’s Guilt by Association.
Internet and free speech activists have come out in defense of Ola Bini, a Swedish cybersecurity expert, saying there is no evidence yet of a crime.