How many inmates and officers were injured in the violence?

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At Least 34 Injured in Ecuador Prison Violence

A total of 33 inmates and one police officer sustained injuries during the morning violence at the Machala prison. This incident is part of a broader pattern of unrest within Ecuador's penal system.
Morning Violence Details

The initial outbreak of violence occurred around 3am local time. During this period, the Ecuadorian prison authority confirmed that four individuals lost their lives. Concurrently, 33 inmates and a single police officer were injured. Elite police units were deployed to regain control of the facility after the riot.
Subsequent Asphyxiation Incident

Following the morning violence, authorities discovered an additional 27 inmates dead by asphyxiation in the afternoon. These individuals were found at the Machala prison in El Oro province. Prison authorities stated that these inmates appeared to have caused their own deaths through suspension.
Broader Context of Prison Unrest

Ecuador's prisons have become hotspots for rival drug-trafficking gangs, leading to significant fatalities. Over 500 inmates have died in inter-gang conflicts as groups vie for control of illicit trades. The recent events at Machala prison are believed by some to be connected to planned inmate transfers to a new maximum-security facility. Another confrontation at the same Machala prison in late September resulted in 13 inmate deaths and one prison official killed.

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