At least 46 people have died in a riot that began during an alleged escape attempt at the Los Llanos Penitentiary in the Venezuelan state of Portuguesa, a local lawmaker says
At least 46 people have died in a riot at the Los Llanos Penitentiary in the Venezuelan state of Portuguesa, according to an opposition lawmaker from the area.
Dozens of others were also injured in the riot that began during an alleged escape attempt, National Assembly representative for Portuguesa Maria Beatriz Martina told CNN. Martinez said a grenade exploded during the attempted escape, causing injuries to at least one officer.
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