Rubén Maciel

Rubén Maciel

politician Paraguay

Rubén Maciel is the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Criminal Policy for the Ministry of Justice in Paraguay, having previously served in the same role during the administration of Mario Abdo Benítez from 2018 to 2023. He has returned to this position to address the significant challenges posed by criminal organizations, particularly the Brazilian group Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), which has a notable influence within Paraguayan prisons. Maciel has acknowledged the complexities of tackling these groups, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to strengthen the penitentiary system and improve the conditions and training of prison staff.

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Paraguay Paraguay: Rubén Maciel, the Deputy Minister of Criminal Policy, recognized the activists and collaborators involved in the 'Felinos del Buen Pastor' project. 8

ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967: Más de 40 gatos del ex Buen Pastor encontraron un nuevo hogar - Nacionales

Paraguay Paraguay: Rubén Maciel, the Deputy Minister of Criminal Policy of the Ministry of Justice, led a guided tour of the closed women's prison Buen Pastor. 7

ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967: Buen Pastor: recorrido por los pabellones vacíos de la clausurada cárcel de mujeres - Nacionales

Paraguay Paraguay: Deputy Minister Rubén Maciel confirmed that a raid was conducted at the penitentiary where it was determined that some cells were equipped with various luxuries. 6

ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967: Compra de privilegios en cárceles es “secreto a voces”, dice senadora - Política

Paraguay Paraguay: Rubén Maciel detailed the existence of VIP cells in the Penitenciaría de Emboscada Antigua. 6

ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967: Hallan un pabellón VIP hasta con jacuzzi en cárcel de Emboscada - Policiales

Paraguay Paraguay: Rubén Maciel, viceministro de Política Criminal, explained the measures taken by the Ministry of Justice regarding the escape of inmates. 7

ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967: Estas son las causas de la fuga, según el Ministerio de Justicia - Nacionales