The newly appointed Secretary of Public Security of Durango, Valentín Romano López, appointed Noel Díaz Rodríguez as director in charge of CERESO unit one (Durango’s correctional facility). This came in response to the alleged fight that broke out on January 20, leaving 24 inmates dead, the majority of which had been convicted of federal crimes.
Along with custodial personal, the former director of CERESO, Juvenal Zamora, was dismissed Monday by the Secretariat of Public Security and is under investigation in light of the 24 deaths. Meanwhile penal activity and responsibility will by carried out by Noel Díaz Rodríguez.
General López, informed the media himself of the already taken initial steps by the state government which includes the dismissal of Juvenal Zamora and hiring of Noel Díaz Rodríguez to be in charge of the penitentiary. He also noted the addition of 50 new guards who will oversee the jail in order to improve security and ensure the integrity of the inmates in hopes of avoiding similar situations.
Sources:
Milenio. “Para reordenar Cereso Durango corren a director”. Milenio. January 26, 2010.
