Fight in women’s prison in Honduras: 41 dead

According to the Honduran newspaper La Prensa, riots and clashes broke out in the women’s prison in the town of Tamara in the capital Tegucigalpa.

During the events, 25 women were burned and 16 women were killed with firearms.

Due to the fight between the Mara Salvatrucha and Barrio 18 gangs, many security forces were deployed around the prison.

“I GIVE THE ORDER TO INTERVENE IN THE HARDEST WAY”

The Vice Minister of Security, Julissa Villanueva, in her post on her Twitter account, affirmed that a “state of emergency” was declared in the prison and said: “I gave the order to intervene in the Tamara women’s prison in the harshest way possible . We will not tolerate deeds and idleness in this prison. The situation is dealt with as quickly as possible, accompanied by firefighters, police officers and soldiers”. she used the phrase.

On the other hand, information was shared that armed confrontations took place in the IIama Prison, which is located approximately 300 kilometers from Tegucigalpa, and that the police intervened in the events. (AA)