(CNN) — Ecuadorian authorities said Monday they are in "total control" of a prison in the south of the country after a riot broke out the day before, killing at least 20 inmates. Cabrera said 19 of the victims were killed due to "acts of violence" and one was killed after ingesting a chemical substance. Five other inmates were injured during the riot, authorities added. More than 300 inmates were killed in prison violence in 2021, according to figures from Ecuador's prison service SNAI. This story was first published on CNN.com, "At least 20 killed in Ecuador prison riot"

Source: CNN April 05, 2022 02:11 UTC