Three individuals escaped from the Imperatriz Resocialization Prison Unit in southern Maranhão, Brazil, during the early hours of Sunday (15), with the escape being confirmed two days later. The inmates used makeshift ropes, referred to as 'teresa' in prison slang, to lower themselves down from a decommissioned guard tower, effectively bypassing security measures and fleeing the facility.

The fugitives have been identified as Marcos Vinicius Barros de Carvalho, who has charges of receiving stolen goods, criminal association, drug trafficking, and illegal possession of firearms; and Marcos Gomes da Silva, who has a history of robbery offenses. Information about the third fugitive was not disclosed. Their escape is particularly concerning given their affiliations with a criminal faction, raising implications for local security and law enforcement efforts in the region.

This incident underscores ongoing issues within the Brazilian prison system, including overcrowding and inadequate security protocols that can lead to escapes. The authorities have reportedly launched an investigation and are taking measures to recapture the fugitives, but the event highlights the challenges they face in maintaining control over such facilities.