Ecuador interior minister announces new prison, legal reforms to bolster penitentiary security

Ecuador's interior minister announced a new prison to be completed in 15-16 months, alongside legal reforms and training initiatives aimed at strengthening penitentiary security. The measures respond to ongoing prison violence and overcrowding, but specifics on capacity, location, and funding remain unclear. This signals continued government focus on addressing systemic prison issues, though impact is uncertain.

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