(Opinion) Brazil’s Supreme Court has set a deadline: six months to revamp the country’s unconstitutional prison system. This decision couldn’t be more timely. Across Latin America, prison systems are breaking at the seams. Yet, Brazil’s overcrowding rate stands at a staggering 136%, making it a focal point for reform. This ruling could be a model […]
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