'Corruption is over,' warns Chanan Singh upon assuming directorship of the Penitentiary System

Relatives of individuals incarcerated in Panamanian prisons demonstrated outside the Ministry of Government on Tuesday, demanding a review of current restrictions within several correctional facilities. Carrying signs, the protesters voiced concerns over limitations on essential items such as toiletries, medications, and other necessary supplies for the inmates.

Following the demonstration, a delegation of family members met with the newly appointed Director of the Penitentiary System, Chanan Singh. They presented their concerns and requested a relaxation of the restrictive measures in place at certain prisons. Singh assured the families that his administration would work to resolve the numerous problems plaguing the penitentiary system and invited them to collaborate in finding solutions.

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The position of the Penitentiary System is truly to try to solve all the problems that exist, as there are many. I have invited them to be part of my external team to solve the problems; we will address the administrative, technical, and security aspects of the entire penitentiary system.

"The position of the Penitentiary System is truly to try to solve all the problems that exist, as there are many," Singh stated. "I have invited them to be part of my external team to solve the problems; we will address the administrative, technical, and security aspects of the entire penitentiary system."

Singh emphasized his commitment to strengthening the prison system and tackling its main challenges. He reiterated a policy of "zero tolerance" for corruption, warning that irregular acts by both officials and inmates would not be permitted. "We are going to do the job as it should be done. Corruption is over; there will be zero tolerance for corruption, both for our officials and for the inmates," Singh declared. He added that actions would be implemented nationwide to improve the functioning of detention centers.

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We are going to do the job as it should be done. Corruption is over; there will be zero tolerance for corruption, both for our officials and for the inmates.