At least 46 women have been killed in a riot at a women's prison in Honduras on Tuesday. It is understood that a fight broke out between rival gangs, after which one gang set a cell alight.

The carnage led to calls for change to the country’s prison system and even talk of whether Honduras should emulate the ...

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1. All three escapes occurred with help on the inside. In the Mexico case, several prison guards confessed to their involvement. In Honduras, sources within the country confirm that corrupt police ...