Pavoncito Prison (

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: Prisión de Pavoncito) is a

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. It is located in the municipality of

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south of

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December 2002 riot

In December 2002, 18 prisoners were killed in a two-day riot at the prison.

November 22, 2008 riot

On November 22, 2008, a fight between members of rival gangs left seven inmates dead. Two died from gunshots and five beheaded. The riot lasted five hours before authorities regained control.

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