Mexico jail breaks see 32 in Veracruz state escape

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Mexico jail breaks see 32 in Veracruz state escape

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-14981032

Thirty-two prisoners have broken out of three jails in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz.

The break-outs happened almost simultaneously with prisoners overpowering the guards and forcing them to open the doors.

Mexican officials said 14 of the fugitives had already been recaptured.

Security at Mexican prisons is notoriously weak, with guards often intimidated or bribed by drug gangs operating inside and outside the jails.

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