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Colombia government evaluates use of prison ships for high-risk detainees

The administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella is exploring the deployment of offshore prison ships to house dangerous criminals as part of a broader crackdown on armed groups. This proposal signals a shift toward punitive, high-capacity incarceration models similar to those implemented in El Salvador, though the logistical and legal feasibility remains unverified.

South China Morning Postabout 14 hours agoCO, SV, US, BRengCredibility 33%View source

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