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national Mexico News Daily 2026-03-30

Sheinbaum's Security Strategy Leads to 11% Increase in Mexico's Prison Population

President Sheinbaum's more aggressive approach to organized crime has led to a 20,000-inmate increase in Mexico's prison population, resulting in overcrowding issues and controversy over excessive pre-trial detention.

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