EPISODE · Feb 7, 2022 · 26 MIN
E29 Leyendas IV: El Palacio de Lecumberri
from Intermediate Spanish Stories · host InterSpanish
This is part 4 of the Leyenda SeriesThe Palacio de Lecumberri is a large building, formerly a prison, in the northeast of Mexico City, Mexico, which now houses the General National Archive. Known in popular culture as The Black Palace of Lecumberri, it served as a penitentiary from 1900 to 1976. It was inaugurated by President Porfirio Díaz. The Diary of Lecumberri by Colombian Poet Álvaro Mutis, describes his time thereafter being imprisoned in 1958. The living conditions within the prison were very dangerous due to the inmates' treatment by the guards or staff. Torture and beatings were common. Corruption was also present within the prison system. Here are the other parts of the Leyenda Series: E09: Leyendas I: La LloronaE17: Leyendas II: La LechuzaE25: Leyendas III: El Monstruo de XochimilcoE29: Leyendas IV: El Palacio de LecumberriE38 Leyendas V: Una Trágica Historia de AmorSend me a text but know that I can’t respond hereUpdated official intro without the season year Support the showYou will find the full transcript behind the show notes: https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comIf you have a story or topic you would like me to cover, please send your suggestions to: [email protected] visit my socials:https://linktr.ee/InterSpanish
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