GUATEMALA CITY — Thirteen people were killed on Monday in a prison riot in Guatemala, among them an ex-soldier imprisoned forkilling a Roman Catholic bishop almost two decades ago, authorities said. While serving his sentence, Lima was considered one of the most powerful figures inside Guatemala’s prison system. The clash took place inside Pavon prison, just outside the capital, after authorities tossed a grenade at the inmate’s "security detail." Lima was serving a 20-year prison sentence handed down in 2001. In 2014, a judge charged Lima with leading a criminal network that effectively controlled prison life, including arranging inmate transfers, conjugal visits and access to phones.

Source: Viet Nam News July 19, 2016 05:03 UTC