Daniel Noboa


Soldiers kidnapped during attack on the Ecuadorean president's convoy

The Italian ambassador to Ecuador, a Vatican official, UN, and EU officials were present during the attack.

Police leave the El Inca prison after a security operation due to riots, following the disappearance of Jose Adolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', leader of the Los Choneros criminal group, in Quito, Ecuador, January 8, 2024.

Ecuador prison riot leaves at least 17 dead

The riot follows another deadly outbreak earlier this week in a prison in southern Ecuador, where 14 people were killed.

Police leave the El Inca prison after a security operation due to riots, following the disappearance of Jose Adolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', leader of the Los Choneros criminal group, in Quito, Ecuador, January 8, 2024.