A bloody clash between two prison gangs on Monday left at least 57 inmates dead with 16 of them decapitated, authorities in the state of Para said, the latest deadly clash as Brazil's government struggles to control the country's overcrowded jails.

Death toll in Brazil prison massacre rises to 57; several decapitated

12 prison guards were held hostage and it was reported that several of the dead had their decapitated bodies thrown over the prison wall

At least 60 killed in drug gang war in Brazil prison

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Death toll in Brazil prison massacre rises to 57; several decapitated

At least 60 killed in drug gang war in Brazil prison