and distribution centre for drugs. so, what we re seeing now is kind of the fight for control of the territory outside of the prison system. since the heads of gangs are inside the prisons, they re trying to kill each other to take control on the streets outside and the trafficking routes that go through ecuador. the impact of that happening inside the prison was felt very keenly outside it. hundreds of relatives gathered outside to show their anger. translation: inmates call us. sister, they re killing me. call the police. they need to enter pavilion five. look at where the police are. they re out here. it s my brother, not a dog. we wantjustice, mr president. at least show your face. for all the mothers who suffer here for our children. well, we have heard from the president, and this is what he said.