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Prison Insider reaches out to individuals with expertise on prison. This section offers untold insights and specialist opinions exploring various prison-related issues.

March 4, 2026

Mexico: Cefereso No.16, the "cemetery of the living"

Interview

America Crises Women Justice Mental health Facilities Suicide Social ties Mexico

Designed as a maximum security facility, Cefereso No. 16 is Mexico’s only federal women’s prison, and concern over its living conditions is rising. Interview with Algaraza.

January 12, 2022

Mexico: Torture feeds corruption

Interview

North America Justice Torture Violence Mexico

The use of torture is very common in Mexican prisons and few procedures exist for repairing the damage caused to the victims. The Mexican League for the Defense of Human Rights is taking steps to resolve this situation. Interview.