Juan del Hierro

Juan del Hierro is a prison guard in Ecuador and a representative of the Asociación Nacional de Servidores Penitenciarios de Ecuador. He has been vocal about the need for improved rights and working conditions for prison guards, advocating for reforms that would allow them to retire earlier, similar to members of the police and military. Del Hierro's recent statements highlight the dangers faced by penitentiary staff, especially following a deadly attack that resulted in the death of a fellow guard.