In 2024, Ecuador is set to embark on a critical initiative, commencing the construction of high-security prisons across the nation. President Daniel Noboa initiates this by laying the foundation stone on January 12. This news comes from Mónica Palencia, the acting Interior Minister. The plan addresses a pressing issue. Over 30,000 individuals are currently incarcerated […]
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