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20 August 2012

VENEZUELA : 21 August UPDATE: 25 Dead, 43 Injured In Miranda State Prison Riot.

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http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=561685&CategoryId=10717

      A confrontation between rival gangs is being blamed for a riot in the Yare 1 prison near Caracas in Miranda state...that killed 25...including a visitor...and injured 43 more...including visitors.
     A nearby resident also died from stray gunfire.
     Officials say the situation is now under control.
     For years...Venezuela's prisons have suffered from severe overcrowding and inmate rioting.
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