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Inmates' Hostage Crisis in Ecuador
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Inmates in Ecuador's prisons have taken hostages and initiated a hunger strike in response to a deadly fight between rival gangs. The unrest has led to a state of emergency and night curfews in affected regions.
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How can the Ecuadorian government effectively address the issue of overcrowding in its prisons?
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