VOICED : Motín en cárcel de Bolivia tras muerte de tres reos con sospecha de Covid-19

A riot occurred in a Cochabamba prison where 50 inmates protested for better biosecurity measures following COVID-19 related deaths. The prison, San Sebastián, is overcrowded with 650 inmates in a space meant for 200. Inmates also protested against judicial delays, contributing to overcrowding. The World Organization Against Torture expressed concern over the health situation in Bolivian prisons, noting 159 infections and 40 deaths. Cochabamba is heavily affected by the pandemic, with Bolivia reporting 69,500 cases and 2,590 deaths.

What was the main reason for the inmates' protest in the San Sebastián prison?

• Demand for better food

• Request for more recreational time

• Demand for biosecurity measures

• Request for family visits

How many inmates are housed in San Sebastián prison compared to its capacity?

• 200 inmates, capacity for 650

• 500 inmates, capacity for 300

• 300 inmates, capacity for 500

• 650 inmates, capacity for 200

What action did the authorities take in response to the prison riot?

• Allowed family visits

• Increased food supply

• Deployed anti-riot police

• Negotiated with inmates

Which organization expressed concern about the health situation in Bolivian prisons?

• World Health Organization

• International Red Cross

• United Nations

• World Organization Against Torture

Which region in Bolivia is the third most affected by the pandemic?

• Oruro

• Santa Cruz

• La Paz

• Cochabamba