Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Venezuela prison riot 'leaves 20 dead'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-19323029The riot occurred at the Yare I prison in Miranda state, the prisons minister Iris Varela told state TV, adding that the situation at the prison was now under control.
The violence occurred between rival gangs, with one of the dead a relative of an inmate, Ms Varela said.
--------------------
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights says protests and fights between rival gangs in Venezuela's overcrowded prisons led to more than 500 deaths last year.
Last month a riot in the Cepra penitentiary went on for 20 days before the leaders of the rebellion gave themselves up.
2 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read
