History: January 25 (#3)

History: January 25 (#3)
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January 25, 2013 At least 50 people are killed and 120 people are injured in a prison riot in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.

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On January 25, in the year 2013: At least 50 people are killed and 120 people are injured in a prison riot in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Barquisimeto is the capital city of Lara and seat of the Iribarren Municipality in Venezuela.

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Why January 25, 2013 matters: At least 50 people are kil led and 120 people are injured in a prison riot in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: January 25, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: At least 50 people are killed and 120 people are injured in a prison riot in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barquisimeto (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)