Mazatlán prison resumes family visits after day of violence that left 12 dead

Family visits have resumed at the El Castillo penitentiary in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, following a recent bout of violence inside the facility that left 12 people dead. The Secretariat of Public Security of Sinaloa (SSP) confirmed that relatives of the incarcerated individuals were granted access to the prison on Saturday, October 10, with additional visits scheduled to continue.

The restoration of visitation rights marks a step toward normalization at the correctional facility after the severe security incident. Authorities have maintained oversight of the prison as normal operational protocols are gradually reinstated following the deadly unrest.