Global development, Mexico, Americas, World news, Prisons
In Modulo 2, a renovated wing of a high-security facility in Cancún, female prisoners find moments of solidarity, pride and creativity in their confinement
At the end of a road in the city of Cancún, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, a tall watchtower rises behind barbed wire and perimeter walls closely monitored by the army. This is where the Cereso stands, a high-security prison complex housing a men’s facility as well as a section called Modulo 2 that is reserved for females. A total of 284 women are held there.
Inside, time moves slowly. Days unfold according to a strict schedule, structured around chores and workshops organised by the prison administration.
A morning Zumba session in the yard of the Cereso. Physical activities are part of the facility’s daily routine
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