Riots

Riots in all five prisons, here in Rio Grande do Norte, resulted in gangs taking over the prisons; the facilities were completely destroyed, and lit on fire. The inmates have been protesting the horrible conditions of the prisons for months.  And the structures are so decayed that the inmates were able to chip away at the crumbling walls, knocking down all the cells. All the prisoners in these five prisons are free, within the walls of the facilities.
These gangs then ordered attacks and assaults on the streets of Natal. These attacks started at 4:30 yesterday afternoon and continued during the night. Five buses were doused with gasoline and lit on fire.
They have declared a state of emergency and the national guard has been sent to patrol the streets, and are due to arrive this morning.
We had planned to be in Cambuim and Kilometer 6 today, with sandwiches, juice and the Word, but are waiting to see how the situation is on the streets. We also have kept William at home from school today.
Please pray for safety and protection.