Inmates clean Cereso facilities in preparation for WRC Itapúa 2026

Inmates from the Itapúa Social Rehabilitation Center (Cereso) are contributing to the preparations for the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Itapúa by undertaking cleaning and conditioning tasks. The Ministry of Justice announced that these individuals, deprived of liberty, are actively involved in readying key areas for the international motorsport event.

The work is focused on the Sambódromo in Encarnación, a significant venue for the WRC Itapúa activities. According to the Ministry of Justice, this project aligns with their objective to promote the active participation of inmates in tasks that benefit public spaces. Officials highlighted that such endeavors are crucial for instilling values like responsibility, discipline, and the importance of work as tools for social reintegration.

During the work sessions, participants cleaned and conditioned the Sambódromo's surroundings, ensuring the venue is prepared to host visitors, competitors, and fans attending the WRC Itapúa 2026. The Ministry emphasized that these activities are part of a broader strategy to create opportunities for training, employment, and social participation for inmates, fostering skills and responsibilities necessary for a life away from crime.

The involvement of these individuals in preparing a major international event like the WRC Itapúa is seen as an opportunity to demonstrate their potential contributions to the community when provided with suitable environments for labor and service. The Ministry of Justice plans to continue promoting initiatives that link work, training, and community engagement with social reintegration processes, aligning with a new model of prison management.