Some countries in Latin America are releasing prisoners over fears of COVID-19 outbreaks inside the facilities.
Some countries in Latin America are releasing prisoners over fears of COVID-19 outbreaks inside the facilities.
Colombia, for instance, will temporarily release some 4,000 prisoners to house arrest in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
The measure is directed at prisoners who are pregnant, disabled or over age 60, women prisoners with children under age three, and those with cancer, diabetes or cardiac problems - conditions considered dangerous should they contract the virus.
Prisoners who have sentences of up to five years and who have completed 40% of their sentences are also eligible for the house arrest program, according to a government decree.
Colombia, for instance, will temporarily release some 4,000 prisoners to house arrest in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
The measure is directed at prisoners who are pregnant, disabled or over age 60, women prisoners with children under age three, and those with cancer, diabetes or cardiac problems - conditions considered dangerous should they contract the virus.
Prisoners who have sentences of up to five years and who have completed 40% of their sentences are also eligible for the house arrest program, according to a government decree.
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