The video explores the recently abandoned Topo Chico prison in Monterrey, Mexico, which was notorious for being controlled by organized crime. Despite being a maximum-security facility, it was rife with corruption, allowing for drug and arms trafficking, kidnappings, and prostitution. The prison, which had been operational since 1943, was closed just a week before the recording. The video documents the deplorable living conditions of the inmates, including overcrowding, unsanitary environments, and lack of basic amenities. It also highlights the stark contrast between the luxurious cells of criminal leaders and the squalid conditions of general inmates. The video serves as a sobering reminder of the harsh realities within some prison systems and the importance of human rights for all individuals.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Topo Chico prison was opened in Monterrey, Mexico in 1943 as a maximum-security prison.
2. The prison was intended to reform even the most dangerous criminals.
3. However, organized crime soon took over the prison, and it became a hub for various illicit activities.
4. The prison was governed by criminal minds who made unimaginable things happen inside and outside the facilities.
5. The prison was recently abandoned, and the video shows the current state of the facilities.
6. The prison had a population of approximately 6,000 people, with 400 women in a small area.
7. Some women were infiltrated into the general area, and there were reports of trafficking and prostitution.
8. The prison had various facilities, including classrooms, workshops, medical services, and a theater.
9. The prison was under investigation for finding bodies buried within the facilities.
10. The prison had a contaminated area where people with tuberculosis and HIV were kept in isolation.
11. The conditions in the prison were harsh, with overcrowding, poor sanitation, and lack of medical care.
12. The prison had a psychiatric care area where people with mental illnesses were kept.
13. The prison had a strong presence of La Santa Muerte, a folk saint associated with death and the afterlife.
14. Women were brought to the men's area for prostitution and were transported in a food cart called the "uber."
15. The prison had a luxurious cell for one of the criminal leaders, with amenities like a jacuzzi and closed-circuit surveillance.
16. The prison had a hairdresser's shop and intimate visiting areas for conjugal visits.
17. The prison was closed, and the people deprived of their freedom were relocated to a new prison in Monterrey, Mexico.