Exleine Sánchez Torres

Exleine Sánchez Torres is a seasoned lawyer with a notable career in the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) of Costa Rica. Recently in the news, he was dismissed from his position as Vice Minister of Justice after publicly opposing a controversial proposal for tent prisons, a project he criticized for lack of safety and practicality. His concerns echo previous failures in prison construction, particularly referencing a failed tent prison in Maricopa, Arizona. Sánchez’s expertise in the penitentiary system and his outspoken nature highlight the ongoing challenges facing criminal justice reform in Costa Rica.