Mexico
Motherhood, makeup and Zumba: the rehabilitation of one of Mexico’s most dangerous prisons
27 Mar 2026
Radio La Fiera
In Modulo 2, a renovated wing of a high-security facility in Cancún, female prisoners find moments of solidarity, pride and creativity in their confinementAt the end of a road in the city of Cancún, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, a tall watchtower rises behind barbed wire and perimeter walls closely monitored by the army. This is where the Cereso stands, a high-security prison complex housing a men’s facility as well as a section called Modulo 2 that is reserved for females. A total of 284 women are held there.Inside, time moves slowly. Days unfold according to a strict schedule, str...
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The Guardian