San Pedro prison, located in La Paz, Bolivia, stands as one…

immortancrow ·

San Pedro prison, located in La Paz, Bolivia, stands as one of the most unusual correctional facilities in the world. It houses nearly 3,000 prisoners, functioning as a self-governing society within its walls. Unlike traditional prisons, San Pedro operates on a unique system where inmates must purchase or rent their own cells from other prisoners.

San Pedro prison, located in La Paz, Bolivia, stands as one of the most unusual correctional facili…

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immortancrow ·

The prison is governed democratically by inmates themselves, with eight elected section committees managing maintenance, budgets, and discipline. Each section elects representatives, treasurers, and various secretaries who enforce rules primarily through stabbing and isolation cells.

immortancrow ·

https://youtu.be/vGVKAz9OifI?si=7_jeiSiwCCMRkYo6
It's a city, with families with kids. Why would you bring your girlfriend to prison with you?

immortancrow ·

Came back to La Paz, got a hotel next to San Pedro. Got a closer look, now I got the hebyjebies

Came back to La Paz, got a hotel next to San Pedro. Got a closer look, now I got the hebyjebies