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The Inescapable Prison of Barrio 18 in Honduras
INVESTIGATIONS
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17 JAN 2023
To Desafio, the Barrio 18 gang in Honduras was everything. It provided a family, a sense of belonging. Until his life grew increasingly violent.
Why Mega-Prisons Holding Tens of Thousands Won't Make a Difference
NEWS
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25 NOV 2022
Failing prison systems and entrenched corruption mean mega-prisons holding tens of thousands won't solve insecurity in Latin America.
Ecuador Prison Quietly Released Top Albanian Cocaine Kingpin
NEWS
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18 NOV 2022
Ecuadorean prison authorities quietly released Dritan Rexhepi, Albania's most notorious cocaine trafficker, last year.
Transfers of Gang Leaders Focus Points for Ecuador’s Prison Violence
NEWS
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7 NOV 2022
The transfers of top gang leaders from prison to prison in Ecuador often precede outbreaks of horrifying violence.
Peace Between Ecuador’s Warring Gangs Appears Further than Ever
NEWS
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7 OCT 2022
Any chance of peace between warring gangs in Ecuador appears to be defunct after another two massacres.
Haitian Prisoners Face Starvation and Death
NEWS
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19 SEP 2022
Haiti prisons are overcrowded and judicial system failing, leading to prisoners dying of starvation.
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