June 07, 2026
The girl's killing and the subsequent capture of the suspect, after he was found and beaten unconscious by locals, sparked protests
Videos show a large fire as protesters smashed windows shouting “liberty”
Ecuador has faced a wave of deadly prison riots in recent years, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of inmates
The series of incidents makes it clear that there is a larger conspiracy to destabilise the hill region, the statement declares
Riots follow a protest over alleged sexual assault
Three company directors each have allegedly been fined £104,836 for operational violations
