VOICED : 55 muertos en carcel venezolana

A prison riot in Venezuela's Uribana prison resulted in 55 deaths and 90 injuries. The riot began after a search for weapons, leading to clashes between inmates and the National Guard. The government blamed media for prematurely reporting the operation. NGOs criticized the planning, and an investigation was ordered. Families of inmates faced uncertainty about the deceased. Venezuelan prisons suffer from overcrowding and violence, often controlled by armed gangs. In 2011, over 500 inmates died, with no data yet for 2012.

How many people were reported dead as a result of the prison riot in Venezuela?

• 65

• 55

• 45

• 75

What was the reason given for the initiation of the prison riot?

• A visit from a government official

• A protest against food shortages

• A search for weapons

• A fight between rival gangs

Who did the Minister of Penitentiary Affairs blame for the riot?

• The prisoners

• The government

• The media

• The prison guards

What action did the government take following the riot?

• Increased prison security

• Ordered an investigation

• Released a list of deceased

• Closed the prison

What are some of the issues faced by Venezuelan prisons?

• Inadequate healthcare

• Overcrowding and violence

• Lack of food

• Poor education programs