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Minas Gerais prison system crisis

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Latest: Minas Gerais mental health access faces significant gaps

The prison system in Minas Gerais is experiencing a crisis characterized by severe overcrowding and security vulnerabilities. As of May 2026, approximately 72,000 individuals were being held in 166 units, despite the sys