The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarteannounced in the Congress The construction of two new penitentiary establishments that will house 16 thousand and 10 thousand inmates respectively, with the aim of reducing overcrowding that affects the penitentiary system.
“Since 2017, the capacity to house in the seclusion centers had not increased. By 2026, we will open two new penalties that will mark a before and after in the country’s prison policy,” he said.
The president explained that her management has reactivated paralyzed works on the penalties of Pucallpa, Arequipa and Iquitos, and has advanced in the construction of the new Abancay prison. In addition, he indicated that extensions have been completed in Puno, Iquitos, Lampa and Chimbote, incorporating 864 new hostel units.
Projects in Ancón
He also said that projects are also executed in Ancón, which together with the penalties under construction, will add more than 3 thousand new places for internal.
The head of state indicated that she has strengthened security in maximum security penalties such as Challapalca and Ancón, by providing surveillance, telecommunications and radiofrequency signal inhibition systems, in order to prevent the entry of prohibited objects and optimize the review processes.
Boluarte presented the National Program for Social Prevention and Reintegration (Pronapres), which seeks to prevent the entry of adolescents at risk of criminal circuits through the intervention “changing directions.” By 2026, it is projected to implement this strategy in 20 new districts, benefiting 1,200 young people with educational and labor opportunities.
“By 2026, we will continue with the implementation of the national prison policy, prioritizing services such as mental health, education and labor activities for the population deprived of liberty,” he said.
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