Aragua Penitentiary Center, Prison compound in Tocorón, Venezuela.
The Aragua Penitentiary Center spans across a large area, containing multiple buildings designed to house thousands of inmates within secured perimeters.
Built in 1982 with an initial capacity of 750 inmates, the facility experienced severe overcrowding, reaching over 7,000 prisoners by 2016.
The prison facility developed into an unauthorized social structure with internal commerce systems and defined hierarchies among the inmate population.
In September 2023, Venezuelan authorities deployed 11,000 security forces to regain control of the facility and transfer inmates to other locations.
The prison complex contained unauthorized additions including a baseball stadium, swimming pool, zoo, and commercial establishments within its walls.
Location: Aragua
GPS coordinates: 10.08333,-67.57722
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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