Argentina closes Devoto prison after 99 years; last inmates moved to Marcos Paz

Argentina's government completed the transfer of the last prisoners from the historic Devoto prison to Marcos Paz, permanently closing the facility after 99 years. The move follows a visit by Pope Francis (León XIV) and is framed by officials as a historic milestone, though the broader implications for prison policy remain unclear.

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