All Hostages Seized in Ecuador Prison Riots Freed: Officials

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Sunday, January 14, 2024 03:49:26 PM UTC

A prison official (C) who was being held hostage by inmates is embraced by a relative after being released from Machala prison, in Machala, Jan. 13, 2024.

All 136 hostages seized during prison riots in Ecuador were freed on Saturday night, prison authorities said.

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