Mexico: Veracruz prison riot leaves 7 dead DW 08/04/2025
The riot reportedly broke out on Saturday after inmates expressed anger over extortion and abuse by members of the Grupo Sombra criminal organization at the prison.
Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans
Under proposals aimed at addressing overcrowding in prisons, offenders could serve community sentences that involve tasks such as filling potholes, instead of serving time in jail.