Amazonas Police Confirm Identities in Maués Prison Break as 13 Remain at Large

Overview

• The Civil Police of Amazonas published the names of 14 detainees who escaped on December 24 during morning yard time after a protective grate was cut.
• Ener Ferreira Mendonça has been recaptured, and authorities say the other 13 escapees are still at large.
• Integrated security forces report coordinated operations in the municipality to locate the fugitives and bolster regional security.
• Officials say there are no reports of deaths, injuries or hostages connected to the escape.
• The Maués prison opened in 2025 with capacity for about 100 inmates and serves seven municipalities, and the fugitives include people with records for robbery, homicide and drug trafficking.