The birthday party that exploded on social media: this was the pink party of an inmate in the Lomas de Zamora Penitentiary
An inmate celebrated her birthday in a lavish party that went viral, raising concerns about prison conditions and the use of mobile phones by inmates.
Demand investigation into the death of two inmates in a fire in a Córdoba prison: denounce detention conditions and delays in evacuating them
A fire at the Bouwer Penitentiary in Córdoba, Argentina, resulted in the deaths of two female inmates, leading to calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances and accountability.
Four women are arrested trying to enter with drugs at Alcaçuz Penitentiary
Four women were arrested while attempting to smuggle drugs into the Alcaçuz State Penitentiary in Brazil.
After visiting the Penitentiary, organizations and the Ombudsman highlight the authorities' openness to resolve health and overcrowding issues
The Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights confirmed alarming health and overcrowding issues in the Litoral Penitentiary following a recent inspection.
Commission visits the modules of the Litoral Penitentiary: relatives of inmates hold a vigil outside
A commission visited the Litoral Penitentiary to assess health and food protocols, while relatives of inmates protested outside for their rights.
Inmate escapes from Saskatchewan Penitentiary transport
A 30-year-old inmate escaped during transport from Saskatchewan Penitentiary, leading to a police search in Prince Albert.
Inmate Found Dead in Porto Velho Penitentiary
A 26-year-old inmate, Bruno Azevedo Cavalcante, was found dead in the Jorge Thiago Aguiar Afonso State Penitentiary in Porto Velho, Brazil.
The Government will build a prison for 15,000 inmates to relocate and repair others
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced plans to construct a new prison with a capacity for 15,000 inmates to facilitate the relocation of detainees from overcrowded and deteriorating facilities.
They demanded $15,000 from the merchant: Police capture those involved who operated from El Rodeo
The police in Ecuador have dismantled an extortion network operating from a penitentiary in El Rodeo, capturing several suspects who had been threatening a local merchant for $15,000.
José C. Paz: four motorcycle thieves shot dead a penitentiary officer who was working as a delivery man
A penitentiary officer was shot dead by motorcycle thieves while working as a delivery man in José C. Paz, highlighting the ongoing insecurity in the area.
Motorcycle thieves killed a penitentiary service agent who was working as a delivery person
A Federal Penitentiary Service officer was fatally shot during a robbery in José C. Paz, Argentina, while making a delivery.
The confession of 'Chico Ignacio', a prisoner who killed his cellmate and was accused of cannibalism: 'I took out an eye and ate it'
Manuel Ignacio Fuentes Martínez, known as 'Chico Ignacio', confessed to killing his prison cellmate and engaging in cannibalism during the incident at the La Serena Penitentiary in Chile.
2,649 inmates infected with tuberculosis recorded by the MSP in the penitentiary system
Ecuador's public health undersecretary has denied a tuberculosis epidemic in prisons, despite reports of high infection rates among inmates and ongoing deaths related to the disease.
A Shortcut for ETA Members: 85% of Basque Prisoners on Semi-Liberty with 100.2 are from ETA
The application of Article 100.2 of the Penitentiary Regulations has favored the early release of ETA prisoners, with 85% benefiting from semi-liberty since the Basque government took over prison management in late 2021.
Institutions agree on date for visit to the Litoral Penitentiary due to tuberculosis problems
Authorities and family members of inmates are addressing serious tuberculosis issues at the Litoral Penitentiary in Ecuador, prompting urgent actions and dialogue.
More than 300 police officers raid a block of the Penitentiary to seize cell phones due to 'urgent action'
A major police operation involving 360 officers took place at the Litoral Penitentiary in Ecuador to obtain cell phones as part of an urgent judicial measure.
Police find body in forested area in Teresina and suspect it is a fugitive from penitentiary
Authorities in Teresina discovered a body believed to be that of a fugitive from a local penitentiary, following an anonymous tip-off.
SNAI claims it is improving food and infrastructure in response to health issues in the Litoral Penitentiary
The National Comprehensive Care Service for Adult Inmates and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI) has addressed concerns regarding health conditions and habeas corpus requests at Litoral Penitentiary, asserting ongoing improvements in living conditions.
Ex-employee and 13 others convicted for fuel diversion from Iapen-AC
A former commissioned employee and 13 others have been convicted for diverting fuel from the Acre Penitentiary Administration Institute (Iapen-AC).
'He had been dead for 18 days and we just found out': relatives demand timely notification of deaths at the Litoral Penitentiary
Relatives of Antonio Acosta Díaz express outrage over the delay in notifying them of his death, which occurred 18 days prior in the Litoral Penitentiary due to tuberculosis.
‘No prisoner who has won is guaranteed strict compliance,’ families and organizations report on ‘habeas corpus’ for the health of prisoners in the Penitentiary
Denunciations arise from families and organizations regarding the enforcement of 'habeas corpus' related to the health of inmates in the Litoral Penitentiary in Ecuador.
Justice gives 5 days for ex-goalkeeper Bruno to regularize conditional release under risk of prison
Ex-goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes has been given five days to attend the Penitentiary Council in Rio de Janeiro to regularize his conditional release or face incarceration.
The Basque Government grants former ETA leader Txeroki permission to leave prison from Monday to Friday
The Basque Government has granted semi-liberty to former ETA leader Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina Txeroki, allowing him to leave prison during the weekdays, pending approval from the Central Court of Penitentiary Surveillance of the National Court.
Inmate killed with sheet by another prisoner inside cell in Colatina prison, ES
An inmate named Josué Rodrigues Wotkoski was killed by another prisoner in a cell at the Colatina Medium Security Penitentiary in Espírito Santo.
‘There are people who die without the proper attention’: concern grows among families and lawyers of inmates in the Penitentiary over tuberculosis
Concern is rising among families and lawyers of inmates in the Penitentiary due to the alarming health situation, with reports of at least eleven inmate deaths related to tuberculosis this week.
More deceased inmates reported in the Litoral Penitentiary
Several inmates have been found dead inside the Litoral Penitentiary this week amid health concerns, with reports of at least eleven deaths occurring over two days.
Bolsonaro is questioned in Papuda in investigation for crime against Lula's honor
Former president Jair Bolsonaro was questioned at the Papuda Penitentiary in Brasília regarding an investigation into a crime against the honor of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Fight over gum: Court orders Papuda director to evaluate whether imprisoned pilot should stay in solitary cell for safety
A court in the Federal District has ordered the Papuda Penitentiary administration to assess whether pilot and businessman Pedro Arthur Turra Basso should remain in solitary confinement due to safety concerns, following his recent detention amid an investigation into a violent incident involving a 16-year-old.
At Prosecutor's Offices, staff use masks as a preventive measure due to health issues in the Guayaquil prison
Staff at prosecutor's offices in Guayaquil are mandated to wear masks as a precaution due to health concerns stemming from conditions in the Litoral Penitentiary.
CNPJ in the Cell: company with penitentiary address is target of operation against fraud in the grain sector in MT
A company registered at the address of a penitentiary is among the targets of Operation CNPJ in the Cell, investigating a tax evasion scheme in the grain sector in Mato Grosso.
Arrested in Potim for killing his wife, Sérgio Nahas undergoes psychological profile assessment without visitation rights
Sérgio Nahas, convicted of murdering his wife in 2002 and sentenced to eight years in prison, is currently undergoing a psychological assessment in Potim's penitentiary with no visitation rights.
Six inmates found dead in cells at the Litoral Penitentiary
On February 2nd, the National Police were notified of the deaths of six inmates inside the Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil, with preliminary reports indicating no signs of violence on the bodies.
Inmate killed inside cell by another inmate in Presidente Prudente
A 44-year-old inmate was killed by another inmate in a penitentiary in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, following a disagreement, with the perpetrator confessing and being isolated.
Inmate defecates 35 bundles of marijuana and has another 39 removed at hospital in MG
A 34-year-old inmate in Unaí defecated 35 bundles of marijuana and had an additional 39 removed in the hospital after returning to prison from temporary leave.
Fight over chewing gum: Pilot who left young man in a coma in DF is transferred to Papuda
Pilot Pedro Turra, involved in a fight over chewing gum in Vicente Pires, DF, leading to a young man's coma, has been transferred to Papuda Penitentiary after concerns for his safety.
Inmate dies after suffering a health crisis and being hit by pepper spray in a prison in MT, according to a Justice report
A report from the Mato Grosso Court of Justice indicates that an inmate died after a health crisis and was sprayed with pepper spray while requesting medical attention at the Osvaldo Florentino Leite Ferreira Penitentiary in Sinop.
2nd escape of 2025: fugitive for six months, police recaptures inmate from the prison in Rio Branco
Matlison Malzone Caetano de Freitas, one of the six inmates who escaped from the Rio Branco Penitentiary Complex in July 2025, was recaptured after six months on the run.
‘City Without Dreams’, the Mirror in Which Valdemoro Prisoners See Their Life in a Movie
91 inmates at the Madrid penitentiary attend the screening of a film that depicts their lives before serving their sentences.