Secot Prison: Security and Gang Control

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Approximately how many staff members work inside the prison?

  • 1,000 (correct)
  • 10,000
  • 500
  • 2,500

What is the main purpose of the prison's self-contained infrastructure?

  • To prevent external interference (correct)
  • To reduce the need of staff members
  • To provide luxurious amenities to the inmates
  • To promote tourism

What type of weapon are guards armed with?

  • RPG
  • Laser Guns
  • Grenades
  • T65 rifles (correct)

What does the typical breakfast consist of for inmates?

<p>Beans and rice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can isolation last for inmates who break rules?

<p>Up to 15 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Marvin Ernesto Quintanilla Vasquez known as?

<p>Psycho (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Marvin Ernesto Quintanilla Vasquez join MS13?

<p>2004 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the homicide rate in El Salvador before the current government's measures?

<p>104 per 100,000 people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Secot prison?

<p>To house high-profile criminals, especially gang members. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many soldiers are dedicated to securing Secot prison's perimeter?

<p>600 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What security measure is used to prevent communication in and out of Secot prison?

<p>Jammers that block all signals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to inmates' contact with loved ones once they are processed at Secot prison?

<p>They lose all contact, as family visits are strictly forbidden. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often do inmates at Secot prison typically shave?

<p>Every 2 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tattoos indicates a long prison sentence, according to the content?

<p>Spiderweb (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gang is associated with the number 13 or its initials in tattoos within Secot prison?

<p>MS13 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these phrases is associated with the tattoo meaning 'staying strong in hardship face the consequences later'?

<p>&quot;Laugh now, cry later&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Secot Prison

World's largest prison located in El Salvador, designed to house 40,000 inmates.

Secot's security measures

High walls, electric fences, watchtowers, signal jammers, and dedicated soldiers.

Inmate processing at Secot

Fingerprinting, photographing, and loss of family visits.

Cell conditions in Secot

80-150 inmates sharing cramped cells with very little personal space.

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Gang tattoos in Secot

MS13 uses 13 or its initials, while Barrio 18 uses symbols like 18 or 666.

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Spiderweb tattoo meaning (prison)

Indicates a long prison sentence.

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Devil horns tattoo meaning (prison)

Represents worship of the devil.

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Teardrop tattoo meaning (prison)

Signifies taking someone's life.

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Prison Infrastructure

Self-sufficient systems within the prison to ensure continuous operation.

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Catwalks

Elevated platforms used by guards to monitor inmates.

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Inmate Diet

Basic meals of beans, rice, and pasta, lacking nutritious variety.

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Isolation Cells

Cells used to punish inmates who violate prison rules, lasting up to 15 days.

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Marvin 'Psycho' Vasquez

High-ranking MS13 member with a long criminal history.

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MS13 Motivation

Vasquez joined MS13 due to poverty and a need for a father figure.

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El Salvador Crime Reduction

Government's claim of drastically reduced homicides due to strict measures.

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Controversial Methods

Measures taken by El Salvador's government to reduce crime, which raise ethical questions.

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