Two guards have been taken hostage by prisoners in this Brazilian cellblock.<br/> <br />Their ransom: better living conditions for the prisoners in the overcrowded jail.<br/> <br />Rioting broke out on Sunday as the inmates were being served breakfast. Two prisoners were decapitated, and another two were thrown off the roof.<br/> <br />Jairo Ferreira Filho, a lawyer representing the prisoners, says conditions inside the facility are desperate.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) LAWYER REPRESENTING THE PRISONERS, JAIRO FERREIRA FILHO, SAYING:<br/> <br />"When this rebellion started, there were nine prison officers working and serving breakfast to 1,040 inmates. Initially, there were 960 inmates and 225 prison officers. The precariousness has been surpassed."<br/> <br />Dozens of prisoners, facing threats from riot leaders, have been transported to nearby prisons.<br/> <br />Authorities have been called in to protect the surrounding areas as they try to find a way to regain control of the prison.
