A prison in Ecuador is facing allegations of torture and deaths. The situation has led to numerous denuncias, or complaints, being filed. A woman named Verónica has a personal connection to the issue, having last seen her son on December 16, 2025.

At the time, she was tending to her small food stand near the road that connects Quinindé and Esmeraldas in the northern coastal region of Ecuador. Further details about the prison and Verónica's situation are available from the source, El País. The publication has reported on the developments surrounding the prison and its impact on local families.