Colombia inmates riot over virus fears; at least 23 dead

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities in Colombia said Sunday that 23 prisoners died and another 83 were injured in a riot and attempted escape over poor conditions inmates argue will help spread the new coronavirus.

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