Orlando Castillo
Orlando Castillo is the Commissioner of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture in his country, where he has been vocal about the urgent need for improved mental health policies, particularly in the context of drug addiction among adolescents. In recent discussions, he highlighted the increasing prevalence of mental health issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing that the state has failed to adequately address these challenges through comprehensive and multidisciplinary approaches. Castillo criticized current government programs, arguing that they are overly focused on security and punitive measures rather than on the necessary mental health support and community engagement needed to effectively tackle addiction and its associated problems.
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Paraguay:
Orlando Castillo, commissioner of the Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture, expressed concerns about the use of preventive detention as the first form of judicial exercise towards individuals.
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Colombia:
Orlando Castillo thanked Minister Sánchez for attending Congress and called for greater security in Buenaventura.
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Paraguay:
Orlando Castillo is the commissioner of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture (MNP) who reported on irregularities in the prison system.
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Paraguay:
Orlando Castillo, representative of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture, highlighted mental health issues in the country and criticized the government's response to drug-related problems.
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