The Minister of Justice, Rodrigo Nicora, toured the facilities of the Tacumbú Prison in Asunción, where he verified the progress of the project that will allow for a substantial improvement in buildings, lighting and greater security, within the framework of the new penitentiary management model.
He was accompanied by the designer Stella Azuaga, director of Works and Infrastructures of the institution.
In this regard, the Ministry of Justice reports that it is working on a strategic alliance with other public institutions, which will have a very positive impact on the Tacumbú penitentiary and its surroundings, aware that structural and functional weaknesses allow organised crime to permeate.
The aim of the penitentiary reform is to implement a classification system for persons deprived of liberty (PPL).
Architect Azuaga explained the tasks that will bring about significant changes in the Tacumbú prison and its surroundings in a few weeks.
He said that they are working on improving the surrounding façade over the main entrance, which includes sectors of the administrative area, redesign and improvement of the electrical system, replacement and new installation of public lighting with removal of the overhead wiring system.
He pointed out that it also includes the verification and maintenance of the drinking water system, improvement of the vehicle circulation environment, fire control, maintenance assistance and beautification of two public squares in front of the prison, with municipal planning and new technologies for prison security control.
The Ministry of Justice highlights the support of the National Electricity Administration (ANDE), the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), the Municipality of Asunción, the Paraguayan Sanitary Services Company SA (ESSAP), the National Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DINAC), the Third Fire Company K3 Sajonia, the National Police and the National Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DINAC).
The tour with the head of the Ministry of Justice was also attended by Architect Gustavo Cáceres, a technician from the Ministry of Justice’s Department of Works and Infrastructure; the director of the Tacumbú prison, Luis Esquivel, and other public officials.
