The Human Rights Commission (CDH) of Puebla has published an evaluation of the state's penitentiary centers, revealing an average rating of 6.5. The prisons in Huejotzingo, Acatlán, and Libres were identified as some of the worst rated.
In contrast, the Social Reintegration Center (Cereso) of Tlatlauquitepec excelled with a rating of 8.4, noted for its well-equipped facilities and appropriate hygiene in areas such as showers, dormitories, kitchen, and medical services. Additionally, the Specialized Internment Center for Adolescents (CIEPA) received a rating of 8.3 for its adequate facilities and specialized attention to the 25 adolescents under its custody.
Ombudsperson Rosa Isela Sánchez Soya shared observations about conditions in different prisons. In the Cereso of Ciudad Serdán, despite its rating of 6.2, areas for improvement were identified, such as the lack of current medical supplies for the 526 incarcerated women. It was also mentioned that many inmates had a limited number of blankets, which was insufficient given the sharp temperature changes in the area.
On the other hand, the Xicotepec de Juárez prison was categorized as a place with precarious conditions, as it did not have enough space to accommodate the 100 individuals deprived of liberty. The ombudsperson presented the results of the State Penitentiary Supervision Diagnosis, based on inspections conducted in the 17 prisons of Puebla between June and August 2024.
During these visits, progress was identified, such as the improvement of sanitary and food conditions in several centers. However, areas such as access to water and the separation of female inmates by categories still presented challenges. Sánchez Soya emphasized the importance of continuing to work on improving prison conditions to ensure respect for the human rights of individuals deprived of liberty.
