{"id":38799,"date":"2026-06-16T22:44:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T22:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=38799"},"modified":"2026-06-16T22:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T22:44:50","slug":"deadly-prison-riot-leaves-31-inmates-dead-as-authorities-probe-cause-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=38799","title":{"rendered":"Deadly Prison Riot Leaves 31 Inmates Dead as Authorities Probe Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A deadly prison outbreak in Machala left more than 30 inmates dead and many others injured. The violence began before dawn, forcing authorities to respond quickly as families waited outside for answe&#8230;<strong>Continue Reading<\/strong><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p>Reports suggest the incident was not just a sudden riot, but coordinated violence linked to criminal groups inside the prison. 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