Gang-related violence in one of Ecuador's most dangerous prisons has killed at least 31 people.
The three-day riot is part of a widespread wave of unrest in jails nationwide.
With the presidential election next month, candidates are trying to attract votes by vowing the change the prison system.
Al Jazeera's Katia Lopez-Hodoyan has more.
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The three-day riot is part of a widespread wave of unrest in jails nationwide.
With the presidential election next month, candidates are trying to attract votes by vowing the change the prison system.
Al Jazeera's Katia Lopez-Hodoyan has more.
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