At El Buen Pastor prison in Colombia, conditions are dire for women, many of whom are imprisoned under harsh drug laws that have increased the female inmate population significantly since 1991. Speaking about the realities of life inside, inmates describe the overcrowded cells and loss of hope. President Gustavo Petro is now advocating for a shift from punishment to rehabilitation, with reforms aimed at allowing women heads of households to serve community sentences instead of harsh prison terms, especially for non-violent drug offenses.
Colombia's female prison population has increased over fivefold since 1991, primarily due to harsh drug laws, affecting many minor players in trafficking.
The conditions inside El Buen Pastor prison are dire, with inmates saying they lose hope once entering due to overcrowding and poor facilities.
President Gustavo Petro aims to shift from punitive measures to rehabilitation for female inmates, focusing on community service for women under eight-year sentences.
Laura Gil asserts the need for a paradigm shift in addressing drug issues, emphasizing that focusing on rehabilitation instead of prisons is essential.
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