In Medellin, walls do not a prison make

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Pablo Escobar escaped from prison near Medellin while awaiting trial after surrendering in June 1991.He owned much land around the prison. Escobar, a billionaire, was popular in Medellin because of his donations for development and housing. He became a member of parliament in 1982 but justice minister Rodrigo Lara Bonilla fought against the drugs trade. The Drug Enforcement Agency estimates that Escobar supplied 80% of cocaine in US annually.

Cases, Colombia, Crime, Drug traffic, Escobar Gaviria, Pablo

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Correction: prison life can be human

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South Africa's prisons have traditionally been seen as violent places where murder and gangsterism are common. However, the atmosphere at one prison, Krugersdorp, has been considerably improved under the influence of Greg Blank, who was imprisoned for fraud in 1992. He has gained the support of correctional services officers, and has been able to obtain donations from business to purchase sport and other equipment for the prisoners.

South Africa, Prison administration

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