Mexico prison riot leaves 16 dead, 5 injured

MEXICO: At least 16 inmates died in a central Mexico prison and five others sustained injuries in a riot that wrapped up a violent 2019 for the country, international media reports said.

According to media reports, authorities confiscated four guns that they believe were introduced to the Cieneguillas state prison during prison visits Tuesday.

The melee broke out around 2:30 pm Tuesday and the prison was brought under control by 5 pm, authorities said.