Fighting among prison gangs in Ecuador kills 22, injures 80

Rival gangs of inmates have fought in two prisons in Ecuador, killing at least 22 people and injuring about 80

QUITO, Ecuador -- Rival gangs of inmates fought in two prisons in Ecuador, killing at least 22 people and injuring about 80, authorities said Thursday. Violence broke out on Wednesday in the main prison in the city of Guayaquil as well as the Latacunga prison in central Ecuador, according to prison authorities. Nine police officers and 70 prisoners were injured in the fighting. Police have regained control of the prisons. Police said on Twitter that there had been an escape attempt at the Latacunga prison, but that 65 prisoners were recaptured.