Historical Events tagged with "penal reform"
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Crime & Law
Carandiru Penitentiary Riot and Massacre
October 2nd, 1992 32 years ago
A riot erupted at the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, leading to a violent confrontation between inmates and military police. The incident escalated on October 2, resulting in the military police storming the prison. During the operation, 111 inmates were killed, making it one of the deadliest prison riots in history. Various security forces were deployed to restore order amidst complaints about prison conditions and inmate rights, prompting widespread criticism and scrutiny.
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