Violent Fighting Between Rival Gangs Inside Acapulco Prison Kills 28 Inmates James Tennent - IBTimes
go to original July 7, 2017

At least 28 people were killed in a prison riot on Thursday between suspected members of rival gangs in a prison in southern Mexican state of Guerrero, according to local authorities. (New China TV)

Update: Mexican Prison Massacre May Have 'Saint Death' Ties (CNA/EWTN News)

Authorities in Acapulco, Mexico have said that 28 people were left dead after two rival gangs had a huge fight in a state prison. Initially, security had reported only five deaths, but more bodies were found throughout the jail on Thursday 6 July.

Security spokesperson for Guerro state where Acapulco is located, Robert Alvarez Heredia, told media that the fighting started around 4am, with security later regaining control of the institution before more bodies were discovered.

The Associated Press reported Heredia saying that bodies were found in a cellblock and kitchen, amongst other areas of the prison which reportedly has 2,000 inmates.

Mexico's prisons are often cited as being overcrowded and unsafe. Some facilities are effectively run by gangs and inmates.

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Related: A Murder Every 20 Minutes in Mexico Drug Wars (The Times)

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