This video is a documentary-style exploration of the Coiba Island prison in Panama. The narrator visits the island and interviews a former inmate named Mali Mali, who spent over a decade in the prison. Mali Mali shares his experiences and stories about life in the prison, including escape attempts and the methods prisoners used to pass the time. The video also shows the prison's facilities, including cells, bathrooms, and shower areas. Additionally, there is a discussion about the challenges and dangers faced by inmates attempting to escape the island by raft. The video provides insight into the harsh conditions of the prison and the resilience of those who lived there.
1. The prison on the island of Coiba operated from 1919 to 2004, lasting for 85 years.
2. The prison had both regular cells for sleeping and temporary cells for alleged criminals caught at sea.
3. A green submarine carrying cocaine was seized near Coíba Island about a year ago.
4. In the prison, cells varied in occupancy, accommodating 2 to 10 people, depending on circumstances.
5. The inmates did not have uniforms; they wore the clothes they arrived in.
6. Showers in the prison were available when the area was open and accessible.
7. Many inmates attempted to escape, often using makeshift rafts made of natural materials.
8. The island's natural surroundings served as a source of sustenance and materials for prisoners.
9. Inmates used magazines and pictures to pass the time, and these materials were not sold but distributed within the prison.
10. The island is now a protected area and considered a biodiversity paradise.