By Rafael Romo
CNN
MARGARITA ISLAND, Venezuela — It is a surprising scene — a picnic-like atmosphere with children playing in the pool under the tropical sun. The adults are also in celebration mode. The crowd is listening to a couple of rappers and some people dance to the beat.
But this is not a park or a recreational facility. It’s not somebody’s backyard either. This is pavilion 1234 at one of the largest correctional facilities in Venezuela: San Antonio Prison.
The prison is located on Venezuela’s Margarita Island, also home to a popular beach resort that attracts international tourists.
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