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Mexico prison gender gaps & child‑care

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Latest: Mexico sees surge in inmates held without sentencing

By mid‑2026 Mexico’s penitentiary system remained overcrowded, with 231,436 detainees in 2025 (186.3 per 100,000 inhabitants) and preventive detention up 13.6 %. Roughly 42 % of inmates were still awaiting a final senten