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At least five dead in prison riot in Venezuela

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At least five prisoners have lost their lives in a riot at a maximum security prison in Venezuela.

The incident took place on Monday, about 70 kilometers from the capital, Caracas. It has been described as a fight between prisoners that escalated into a riot. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Venezuela's prisons have been criticized for being overcrowded and having security deficiencies.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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