VOICED : Disturbios en correccional de Guatemala dejan dos muertos

In Ciudad de Guatemala, a riot at a juvenile correctional facility resulted in the deaths of two inmates. The riot, demanding better treatment, saw nearly 50 inmates captured after barricading themselves on a rooftop. Some inmates escaped but were later apprehended by police. The riot was controlled using tear gas, and several inmates were injured when part of the roof collapsed. Family members attempted to persuade the inmates to end the riot. A previous riot in April involved demands for conjugal visits and stoves.

What was the main demand of the inmates during the riot in Ciudad de Guatemala?

• More recreational time

• Access to education

• Better food

• Improved treatment

How many inmates were captured after barricading themselves on a rooftop?

• 30

• 50

• 20

• 10

Which gang was involved in the riot at the correctional facility?

• La Familia

• Mara Salvatrucha

• Barrio 18

• Los Zetas

What method did the security forces use to control the riot?

• Negotiation

• Rubber bullets

• Tear gas

• Water cannons

What were the inmates demanding during the previous riot in April?

• More food

• Better healthcare

• Conjugal visits and stoves

• Educational programs