Around 23 deaths occured in a Mexico prison, La Mesa. The deaths began when a prisoner was apparently abused and beaten to death by guards. This was the 'spark' that caused the inmates to grow wild. The prisoners took advantage of visiting time and began rioting with shovels to break through the walls. 4 died from clashes and 19 died from a new rioting on Wednesday. The prison that was built for 3000 people was soon overcrowded with 8000 people who's family members were worried about the prison conditions. It was said that the conditions given to the prisoners may have been cramped since they were not allowed out for 24 hours.
As it seems that the fault lies with the Mexican guards and faculty staff, the Mexicans have blame for their actions too. Tijuana, just south of San Diego, is a major section for drug trafficking and has an increase of violence in recent months, even as thousands of troops were sent to the city and across the country to search for illegal action. More than 2,700 people have died in result of drug violence within Mexico. Not only is there a notorious amount of illegal dealers, prisoners were discovered living lifestyles full of contraband goods, brothels and even restaurants. Police found out in 2002 and destroyed the particular part of the jail. In my opinion, the society of Mexico may be unstable and not secured tightly as there are a number of drug dealers. Whether the society itself consists of people such as guards who abuse the prisoners may be the reason for its unstability.
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/world/international-mexico-riot.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
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