Hundreds of prisoners broke out of Brazilian jails after their release was suspended, a day ahead of their release due to the coronavirus outbreak. Also Read: Amid speculations, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tests negative for coronavirus Sao Paulo state prison authorities confirmed that several prisoners had fled from at least four jails on Monday even as local media reports said at least 1,000 prisoners had fled.

Prisoners in Brazil escape from jail ahead of coronavirus lockdown

Clashes between inmates killed 15 people at a jail in Amazonas state in northern Brazil on Sunday, the regional prison authority said. The clashes broke out around 11:00 am (1500 GMT) during visiting hours at the facility, located some 28 kilometers (17 miles) from the state capital Manaus.

Clashes between prisoners in Brazil jail leave 15 dead: Official

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Prisoners in Brazil escape from jail ahead of coronavirus lockdown

Clashes between prisoners in Brazil jail leave 15 dead: Official