In Latin America, Guards Don’t Control Prisons, Gangs Do

NYT WORLD: In Latin America, Guards Don’t Control Prisons, Gangs Do
By Maria Abi-Habib, Annie Correal and Jack Nicas
Section: World
Source: New York Times
Published Date: February 21, 2024 at 02:00AM

Intended to fight crime, Latin American prisons have instead become safe havens and recruitment centers for gangs, fueling a surge in violence.

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