2023 Honduran prison escape attempt in Tamara leaves two dead, three injured, and spurs plans for a new megaprison.

An attempted prison escape at a men's facility in Tamara, Honduras, resulted in two inmate deaths and three injuries on June 26, 2023. A total of 72 prisoners took part in the escape attempt, prompting military police intervention. The situation is now under control. This incident highlights ongoing issues with gang violence and overcrowded prisons in Honduras, leading President Xiomara Castro to announce plans for a new 20,000-capacity "megaprison."

September 19, 2024
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