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Sinaloa to receive new prison after 12 deaths in Mazatlán clashes
Following two violent clashes at the El Castillo prison in Mazatlán, the Mexican federal government has announced plans to construct a new, modern detention center in Sinaloa. Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch stated the project, ordered by President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to strengthen penitentiary control and reduce violence in the state.
The recent violence occurred within a 48-hour period. The first incident on Thursday resulted in nine inmate deaths and the death of a child visitor, with 16 others injured. A second clash on Friday caused two additional deaths, bringing the total death toll to 12.
While the new facility is being planned, federal authorities have reinforced security at the current Mazatlán facility using the National Guard and specialized prison service personnel. The interim governor of Sinaloa, Graciela Domínguez Nava, has agreed to provide the land for the new construction, which will be funded by federal resources.
Entities
Claudia Sheinbaum · El Castillo Prison · Graciela Domínguez Nava · Mazatlán · National Guard · Omar García Harfuch · Sinaloa · Sinaloa Cartel
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- [DISPUTED] Two violent clashes occurred in a Sinaloa prison this week, resulting in 12 deaths. www.businessdaily.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.zougla.gr · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · quintanaroohoy.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] A second clash on Friday resulted in two deaths. www.businessdaily.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.zougla.gr · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · quintanaroohoy.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Mexican government will build a new detention center in Sinaloa. www.businessdaily.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.zougla.gr · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · quintanaroohoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Sinaloa Cartel has seen over 1,000 deaths due to internal conflict since the start of 2024. www.businessdaily.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.zougla.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The clashes took place in a prison in the city of Mazatlán. www.businessdaily.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.zougla.gr · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · quintanaroohoy.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The National Guard and prison service personnel are being deployed to enhance security at the current facility. www.businessdaily.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.zougla.gr · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · quintanaroohoy.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The first clash on Thursday killed nine inmates and one child visitor, injuring 16 others. www.businessdaily.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.zougla.gr · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · quintanaroohoy.com