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Located on the outskirts of the capital, the Z Louise Prison Complex comprises nine prisons, one of which houses women. With over 300 female inmates, these women serve sentences for serious crimes, including murder, robbery, and drug trafficking. The surroundings reflect a life defined by survival amidst extreme violence, drugs, and gang activities. In Maranhão, poverty drives many towards a life of crime, with the average family living on about $130 per month.