Violence erupted across the South American country this week after a notorious gang leader disappeared from prison. The president has declared a state of emergency.
Tag: Prisons and Prisoners
Ecuador Plunges Into Crisis Amid Prison Riots, Kidnappings
The president declared a state of emergency and ordered the military to “neutralize” dozens of gangs. Gunmen stormed a TV studio as cameras rolled.
Pope Raises Concerns About Church in Nicaragua
Speaking at his traditional New Year’s Day message, Francis highlighted the arrests and expulsion of clergy.
They Said ‘I Do’ in a Moscow Prison
She’s 18. He’s 23. He sent her a one-sentence letter through his prison’s electronic mail system: “Will you marry me?” They wed in a small room in a Moscow jail.
Los gatos conquistaron la prisión. Luego, el corazón de los reclusos
En el reclusorio más antiguo y hacinado de Chile, los reclusos encontraron consuelo en cientos de gatos callejeros.
Inmates of Chile’s Largest Prison Find Solace in Caring for Stray Cats
In Chile’s oldest and most overcrowded prison, the inmates have found solace in the hundreds of stray cats.
Aleksei Navalny, in Letter, Describes Transfer to Arctic Prison
The comments from the Russian opposition leader were written with a heavy dose of humor, and seemed intended to assuage concerns among allies after his three-week disappearance.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Found in an Arctic Prison
Supporters of the Russian opposition leader lost contact with him 20 days ago, fueling concern about his health and whereabouts.
Stateless People in Australia Freed From Detention, but Still Unfree
An Australian high court allowed the release of dozens of detained people who are now subject to curfews and monitored by the government with ankle bracelets.
Antonio Negri, 90, Philosopher Who Wrote a Surprise Best Seller, Dies
He became famous twice: first in 1979, for his imprisonment related to the murder of a former Italian premier, and then 20 years later, for his influential book “Empire.”