Higuey Prison Deaths

A deadly fire at the Higuey prison highlights this weeks news from the Dominican Republic. The fire, which began following the outbreak of fights between rival gangs in the prison, resulted in the deaths of 134 prisoners - probably the largest Higueyan death toll since the conquest of Higuey in 1502.

Also, Carib indians from the DR are protesting the portrayal of Carib indians as cannibals in the movie, Pirates of the Carribean 2.