Tijuana, June 10.- Jesús Núñez Camacho, commissioner of the Baja California State Penitentiary System, confirmed that the problem of food and medicine shortages in Baja California prisons has been resolved, following complaints from inmates and their families.
During Governor Jaime Bonilla Valdez's live broadcast, Núñez Camacho confirmed that a purchase of medicines had been made, ensuring that the state's prisons are fully stocked with medicines.
"The medical department made a purchase a month ago and began delivering uncontrolled and controlled medications to us about a week and a half ago. We are fully stocked," he explained.
People deprived of their liberty complained through phone calls and letters to La Jornada Baja California that they were either lacking food or were being given small portions that left them feeling unsatisfied.
"All of the state's kitchens, including the penitentiary centers, will be 100 percent remodeled to be in top condition, with a fairly considerable investment. This was one of the conditions under which the contract for the new company could be awarded. The menu was also supervised by the Ministry of Health so that, as it says here, the food issue would be reviewed," commented Núñez Camacho.
He explained that the food rations were authorized by the health sector and that the menus were also reviewed to ensure they met the nutritional requirements of the inmates.
"Changes were made regarding food. There were calls for better quality and heavier grammage. The governor made changes to the famous small stores to provide better service, and this issue has also been resolved," the state official said.
