Goiás Prison Riot Leaves 9 Dead and 14 Wounded in Brazil
The Executive Superintendence of Penitentiary Administration (SEAP) confirmed through a statement released on Monday (January 1st) night that nine prisoners...
January 2, 2018Topic
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Brazil Extends Support of Federal Troops in Amazonas Prisons
In the beginning of the year, a uprising at one of the units left more than sixty inmates dead, six...
December 12, 2017
OAS Questions Brazil Ministry of Justice About Prison Violence
For the international organization, Brazil has a 'inescapable legal duty to take concrete steps to guarantee inmates’ rights to life...
March 1, 2017
Another Prison Riot in Brazil Leaves 33 Inmates Dead
The deaths occurred just outside Boa Vista, Roraima state, hours before the federal government announced its security plan for prisons...
January 6, 2017
President Temer Meets with Aides to Discuss Prison Massacre in Brazil
During the past few days President Temer has been criticized for not releasing a statement about the incident which left...
January 5, 2017
Prison Riot Leaves 25 Dead in Brazil’s Amazon Region
The riot occurred in Roraima's largest prison unit where some of the prisoners were beheaded and others burned by rival...
October 17, 2016 Inmates and Police Negotiate at Parana Prison in Brazil
Rebellion at prison complex in Southern Brazil enters its 20th hour without clear demands from inmates.
October 7, 2015
Brazil Protests Against World Cup Before Match: Daily
Protesters in at least seven host cities took to the streets against abusive costs of putting on the World Cup.
June 13, 2014
Brazil Prison Riot Leaves 13 Dead: Daily
A clash between inmates of rival gangs left 13 dead and at least 30 injured on Wednesday evening at Complexo...
October 11, 2013