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When Prisoners Govern

Chapter 2 describes how in many Latin American prisons, officials provide little of the resources, administration, or governance that prisoners often desire. In their absence, prisoners themselves govern. They often create extensive ruling bodies, including associations and committees, that create rules, enforce property rights, and maintain stability within the prison. They participate in flourishing markets, both among themselves and with the outside world. In doing so, prisoners fill the gap in governance and resources created by absent officials. The chapter then examines prisons in Brazil and Bolivia to understand how and why prisoners play such a substantial role in operating prisons.