There are 46 women killed in prison in Honduras
- June 21, 2023
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The authorities of Honduras raised this Wednesday 46 dead about the fight and fire that occurred on Tuesday at the Women’s Center for Social Adaptation (Cefas), as a
The authorities of Honduras raised this Wednesday 46 dead about the fight and fire that occurred on Tuesday at the Women’s Center for Social Adaptation (Cefas), as a result of which a dozen women were injured.
To the Tegucigalpa Department of Forensic Medicine “46 bodies received” about the victims of the fight in Cefas, Izza Alvarado, spokeswoman for this unit of the public ministry, told reporters.
He added that prosecutors and forensic experts continue to work in the women’s colony and that they will submit a report on the incident in the next few hours. the total number of victims.
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In the first balance sheet after the fight and fire were stopped, the Public Opinion Ministry said on Tuesday that 41 female prisoners died, some burned and others shot.
A tent was set up in front of the building of the forensic medical examination so that the relatives of the victims would await trial. delivery of bodies
During Tuesday evening and early this morning most So far, 23 bodies have been identified.a, all with gunshots, a forensic science spokeswoman said.
Photo: Reuters
Last night, a group of crying parents and other relatives stood in front of the forensic department, wanting to know if any of their imprisoned relatives were among the dead, because they had no idea if they were alive or dead and they were looking for information.
President of Honduras Xiomara Castro fired security minister Ramon Sabillon last night, following the death of 46 women in a prison near Tegucigalpa, the country’s capital.
The Presidential Chamber indicated in a statement that Castro decided to appoint the new Minister of Security Gustavo Sanchez, which had holding the position of Director of the National Police, and that Sabillion “will take up a position in the Foreign Service of Honduras”.
Upon learning of the massacre, the President of Honduras tweeted that she was “shocked” by what had happened.monstrous murder of women in Keithplanned by the gangs, taking into account the patience of the security forces.”
“My solidarity with relatives. I’m calling the Minister of Security and the Chairman of the Audit Commission for a report.. I will take drastic measures!” Castro stressed.
The prison system of Honduras, which consists of approximately 25 prisons, is considered “time bomb” due to overcrowding, infrastructure problems and the large number of prisoners in preventive detention.
(EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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