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January 9, 2017

Brazil: Dozens Killed in 2 More Prison Uprisings
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In Brazil, two more deadly prison uprisings have left 37 people dead,
bringing the total death toll from prison uprisings over the last week
to more than 90 people. Brazil has the fourth largest prison population
in the world, after the United States, Russia and China. Widespread
overcrowding in Brazilian prisons have led to a series of deadly
uprisings in recent years.


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