COVID-19 aggravating Brazil’s Jails Crisis
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As the largest and most inhabited country in South America, Brazil has also the largest population of people in jail. The number of inmates rises so fast, that the prison system can't properly accommodate them, leading to overcrowding and violence. Correspondent Maria Vals explain why hundreds are being killed within the prison system.
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