Ecuador Riots
- All
- News
-
All 136 Hostages Seized During Prison Riots In Ecuador Released: Officials
All 136 hostages seized during prison riots in Ecuador were freed on Saturday night, prison authorities said.
-
Ecuador Says 178 Prison Guards, Staff Held Hostage By Gangs
Gangsters were holding 178 prison guards and staff hostage, officials in Ecuador said Thursday, as a standoff between security forces and organized crime reached fever pitch.
-
Explained: What Is Happening In Ecuador As Gangsters Go On Rampage
The South American nation of Ecuador is facing a severe security crisis after declaring a state of "internal armed conflict" following a series of violent incidents orchestrated by powerful criminal groups.
-
Ecuador To Pardon Thousands Of Inmates After 118 Die In Worst-Ever Prison Riot
Ecuador is planning to pardon up to 2,000 inmates in order to relieve overcrowding at its detention centers after 118 inmates died and a further 79 were injured in the country's worst-ever prison riot earlier this week, an official said on Friday.
-
62 Inmates Dead In Ecuador Prison Riots
At least 62 inmates died Tuesday and several were injured in riots blamed on gang rivalry at three jails in Ecuador's overcrowded prison system, authorities said.
-
Watch: Caught Kissing On Camera At Live Game, Man's "Guilty" Reaction Leads To Laugh Riot On Twitter
A fan was caught on camera during a football match and he was left wishing he wasn't there.
-
Feyenoord distances itself from hooligans
Feyenoord warned French authorities that its fans who rioted at the UEFA Cup match against Nancy were traveling to France.
-
All 136 Hostages Seized During Prison Riots In Ecuador Released: Officials
All 136 hostages seized during prison riots in Ecuador were freed on Saturday night, prison authorities said.
-
Ecuador Says 178 Prison Guards, Staff Held Hostage By Gangs
Gangsters were holding 178 prison guards and staff hostage, officials in Ecuador said Thursday, as a standoff between security forces and organized crime reached fever pitch.
-
Explained: What Is Happening In Ecuador As Gangsters Go On Rampage
The South American nation of Ecuador is facing a severe security crisis after declaring a state of "internal armed conflict" following a series of violent incidents orchestrated by powerful criminal groups.
-
Ecuador To Pardon Thousands Of Inmates After 118 Die In Worst-Ever Prison Riot
Ecuador is planning to pardon up to 2,000 inmates in order to relieve overcrowding at its detention centers after 118 inmates died and a further 79 were injured in the country's worst-ever prison riot earlier this week, an official said on Friday.
-
62 Inmates Dead In Ecuador Prison Riots
At least 62 inmates died Tuesday and several were injured in riots blamed on gang rivalry at three jails in Ecuador's overcrowded prison system, authorities said.
-
Watch: Caught Kissing On Camera At Live Game, Man's "Guilty" Reaction Leads To Laugh Riot On Twitter
A fan was caught on camera during a football match and he was left wishing he wasn't there.
-
Feyenoord distances itself from hooligans
Feyenoord warned French authorities that its fans who rioted at the UEFA Cup match against Nancy were traveling to France.
