A prison with its own town—bars, restaurants, and even families living inside. La Mesa wasn’t just a jail; it was a cartel-run society. Here’s how it all collapsed in flames.

Explore the emotional aftermath of La Mesa's 2020 protests five years later, highlighting community resilience and personal stories amid destruction and rebuilding.

On February 5 mothers of prisoners in La Mesa State Penitentiary in Tijuana demonstrated in front of the prison to denounce the financial struggle they have been through since their jailed ...