Information, topic by topic, on prisons across the world

October 10, 2019

Brazil: el escándalo de torturas que Bolsonaro considera una “tontería” y Moro, “un “malentendido”

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South America Torture Brazil

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September 24, 2019

Brazil: Lula préfère la prison à un aménagement de peine

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South America Brazil

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August 4, 2019

Brazil: violencia salvaje en el infierno de las cárceles

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South America Violence Brazil

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August 2, 2019

Brazil: why is prison violence so bad?

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South America Violence Brazil

Here’s a look at the root causes of Brazil’s prison violence, how the current government is approaching the problem, and what can be done to turn the tide.

July 30, 2019

Brazil: "les prisons sont devenues stratégiques pour l’organisation du trafic de drogues"

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South America Drugs Brazil

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July 29, 2019

Brazil: gang violence leaves more than 50 dead in Brazil prison riot

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South America Violence Brazil

At least 57 people have been killed in a gruesome gang battle that broke out in a prison in the Brazilian Amazon on Monday morning.

May 28, 2019

Brazil: 55 inmates killed in spate of prison riots

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South America Violence Brazil

Fifty-five inmates have died in gang-related riots at four prisons in western Brazil, according to authorities. Fifteen prisoners were found dead Sunday and 40 more Monday in the city of Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonas, the region’s Governor Wilson Lima said.

May 24, 2019

Brazil: la Fashion Week entre en prison à Sao Paulo

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South America Drugs Activities Rehabilitation Brazil

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January 28, 2019

Brazil’s prison gangs are launching massive terrorism attacks. This explains why

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South America Violence Brazil

Just one day after his inauguration, Brazil’s right-wing populist President Jair Bolsonaro faced his first public-security crisis. On Jan. 2, prison gangs launched a terrorism campaign throughout Ceara state, paralyzing the capital city, Fortaleza. Although he has deployed federal troops, violence…

January 12, 2019

Brazil: unos 17 presos "peligrosos" se fugaron de una cárcel

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South America Brazil

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December 14, 2018

Brazil: concours de décorations de Noël [video]

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South America Brazil

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December 6, 2018

Brazil: miss Talavera Bruce prison beauty pageant

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South America Brazil

Brazilian authorities say they organise the pageant to help the prisoners with their self-esteem and promote integration. Hairdressers and makeup artists volunteer their time to prepare the contestants, who are judged on beauty, appeal and attitude

September 10, 2018

Brésil : Evasion de masse dans une prison de haute sécurité

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South America Protest Brazil

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August 30, 2018

Brazil: pressed against the bars, waiting for tomorrow

Testimonial

South America Brazil

The night has fallen, everyone is asleep. Almost everyone. Samuel, imprisoned in Brazil, describes a day.

August 24, 2018

Brasil: el gobierno mantiene presos a travestis en cárceles para hombres

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Brazil

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August 9, 2018

Brazil: authorities try to end prison riot

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Brazil

Authorities are trying to negotiate an end to a prison uprising in southeastern Brazil.

July 6, 2018

Brazilian prisons, the "new slave houses"

Interview

South America Brazil

Brazil has the third largest prison population in the world. Renata Tavares da Costa has been working as a public defender in Rio de Janeiro for the past ten years. She agreed to give an exclusive interview to Prison Insider on her analysis of the situation and the mechanisms, which in her opinion…

June 28, 2018

Brésil : une cinquantaine de détenus s’évadent d’une prison

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South America Brazil

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May 1, 2018

Brasil: el 65,7 % de las cárceles presenta hacinamiento

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Overcrowding Brazil

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April 21, 2018

Brasil: motín con rehenes en una cárcel tras la fuga de 40 presos

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Protest Violence Brazil

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April 11, 2018

Twenty dead in attempted breakout from Brazil prison

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South America Protest Violence Brazil

A number of inmates at a jail in the northern Brazilian city of Belem have died during an attempted mass breakout.

April 3, 2018

Brazil: "I have no thought of escaping", inside the prisons with no guards

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Brazil

In a country where jails are seen as ticking timebombs, a system of self-rule among inmates has proved a striking success

March 15, 2018

Brasil: autoridades estatales desviaron fondos de prisiones para comprar saldos Bitcoin

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Brazil

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February 19, 2018

Prise d'otages dans une prison brésilienne

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South America Protest Brazil

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