Prisoners will have to work to meet their needs: this is what the law strengthens the penitentiary system proposes
The Ecuadorian National Assembly approved a law mandating work for prisoners to sustain their needs, aiming to reform the penitentiary system.
How the assembly members voted on the law for strengthening the penitentiary system
A new law aimed at strengthening Ecuador's penitentiary system was approved by the National Assembly, with notable reforms and strategies for operational improvements.
National Assembly begins second debate on the project to strengthen the penitentiary system
The National Assembly of Ecuador started the second debate on a project aimed at reforming and strengthening the country's penitentiary system.
Marielle Case: Former Delegate Rivaldo Barbosa Returns to Prison in RJ
Former delegate Rivaldo Barbosa has returned to the prison system in Rio de Janeiro after being transferred from a federal penitentiary in Mossoró, RN, following a Supreme Court ruling.
Colonel Fausto Cobo: 'The presence of passive military and police in prisons is favorable, but the problem is deep-rooted'
A new legislative proposal in Ecuador aims to reform the penitentiary system by allowing passive military and police personnel to participate in prison security duties, sparking mixed responses from various political factions.
Strengthening of prisons with participation of police and military enters debate and has the votes
A bill to strengthen the penitentiary system in Ecuador is set to be debated by lawmakers, supported by the ruling party and its allies.
Legislative Assembly to debate the bill to strengthen the prison system on March 17
On March 17, Ecuador's National Assembly will discuss a bill aimed at reforming and strengthening the country's prison system.
Bill Allows Inmates to Have Telematic Visits in the Country's Prisons
A new bill in Ecuador proposes allowing inmates to receive telematic visits to enhance communication while ensuring security measures are in place.
Flexibilizing the Federal Penitentiary System creates a risk of weakening the fight against criminal organizations
Brazil's Federal Penitentiary System, designed to isolate high-risk criminals, faces challenges as proposals to relax its strict regulations threaten its efficacy in combating organized crime.
‘Moved’ the brother-in-law and father-in-law of Iván Archivaldo to a maximum-security prison
The government of Jalisco has transferred Mario Lindoro Elenes and Mario Alfredo Lindoro Navidad, relatives of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, to a higher-security federal prison as part of a coordinated operation against organized crime.
Judge asks Amapá penitentiary to explain hiring of food company that should undergo technical inspection
A judge in Amapá has requested an explanation for the hiring of a food supplier for the prison system that bypassed technical inspection requirements.
Court orders the state of Paraíba to dismiss prison directors without higher education
A court in Brazil's Paraíba state has mandated the dismissal of prison directors lacking higher education as per specific legal requirements.
The Government will build a prison for 15,000 inmates to relocate and repair others
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced plans to construct a new prison with a capacity for 15,000 inmates to facilitate the relocation of detainees from overcrowded and deteriorating facilities.
2,649 inmates infected with tuberculosis recorded by the MSP in the penitentiary system
Ecuador's public health undersecretary has denied a tuberculosis epidemic in prisons, despite reports of high infection rates among inmates and ongoing deaths related to the disease.
'He had been dead for 18 days and we just found out': relatives demand timely notification of deaths at the Litoral Penitentiary
Relatives of Antonio Acosta Díaz express outrage over the delay in notifying them of his death, which occurred 18 days prior in the Litoral Penitentiary due to tuberculosis.