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2013 Palmasola prison riot

A riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Santa Cruz, Bolivia kills 31 people.

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When
Friday, August 23 201313 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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Dates: From 2013.

What happened

A riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Santa Cruz, Bolivia kills 31 people.

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August 23 2013 — 13 years ago, on a Friday.

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