Carandiru massacre, Massacre in Brazil
The Carandiru massacre was a violent prison uprising quelling.
This tragic event took place on October 2, 1992, in Sao Paulo.
It has deeply impacted Brazilian society and is often referenced in media and art.
Carandiru Penitentiary no longer exists; it was demolished in 2002.
The massacre triggered widespread outrage and calls for justice.
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