Mexico prison riots leave 7 dead, 11 injuries after prisoners asked the authorities to protect against threats

Seven prisoners died amid disturbances in a prison in East Mexico FerkroseOn Sunday, the authorities said with 11 other prisoners suffering from injuries.

The officials said the fighting had erupted for the first time on Saturday afternoon in a facility in Tukban and continued all night.

“A coordinated operation”, “Ferkerruz State Forces, said,” “a coordinated operation” and managed to reach the prison by Sunday morning and restore control. statement From the Ministry of State Security.

“As a result of the riots, we report the tragic deaths of seven prisoners and 11 injured people,” the statement said.

After the battle, three prisoners were transferred to another prison in Veracrose, although the authorities did not reveal details.

Local media I mentioned The prisoners started riots after they asked the authorities to ensure their safety when they face threats from prisoners who were accused of being part of a violent criminal group called Somberra.

Conflicts between the cartals and other organized crime groups in Mexico are often repeated in prison groups, which struggle with overcrowding.

Last month, riots left in prison in the northwestern state of Singo, three prisoners.

Politicians have also been targeted by violence in Viracrose in recent months. In May, he was a mayor and three of her supporters Shot In a state campaign event. Last December, he was a member of the Mexican Congress who was a member of the ruling coalition Shot In Ferkrose.