Mauricio Romero

Mauricio Romero is the director of the Régimen Penitenciario of Palmasola, Bolivia. He has been actively involved in managing the health crisis within the prison system, particularly in response to a confirmed case of meningitis that prompted the restriction of visits for vulnerable groups. Romero has emphasized the importance of coordination with health authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of both inmates and visitors, overseeing emergency protocols to contain the spread of infectious diseases in a facility housing over 9,000 prisoners.