Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons (2016)

Episode Overview

Inside the walls of San Pedro prison in La Paz, Bolivia, chaos reigns as inmates, including murderers, violent offenders, and drug lords, hold the power, while guards outside refrain from entering due to safety concerns. In this lawless environment, it's survival of the fittest; the strongest dominate the weak, enforcing a brutal hierarchy where they extort protection fees and charge rent for sleeping spaces. Rights and obligations are dictated by the inmates, creating a ruthless microcosm where money, violence, and control dictate life behind bars.