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October 17, 2016

25 Brazilians Die in Prison Riot
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In northern Brazil, more than 25 prisoners have reportedly died during
what's been described as a fight between factions inside an overcrowded
prison. Seven prisoners were beheaded. Six were burned to death. Brazil
has the fourth largest prison system in the world behind the United
States, China and Russia.
Topics:Brazil

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