Politics Country October 24, 2024

Mariela Jiménez Passes Away, Director of the Penitentiary System

Mariela Jiménez, former legislator and director of the Penitentiary System, has passed away. She was an influential figure in Panamanian politics during the 1990s, representing the Papá Egoró party.


Mariela Jiménez Passes Away, Director of the Penitentiary System

Mariela Himenes, a former deputy from the "Papa Eghor" party in the 1990s, has passed away. She was also the director of the Penitentiary System in Panama. According to the official statement, Mariela Himenes was an outstanding and committed public servant. Her tragic loss left a deep mark in the hearts of colleagues and close ones.

Himenes was recognized as an expert in the penitentiary system and made a significant contribution to the improvement of the conditions of incarcerated individuals in Panama. Her death became a profound blow for the community, where she manifested herself as a committed leader and an active advocate for the rights of the incarcerated.

The Deputy of the Penitentiary System expressed deep condolences to the family and close ones of Mariela Himenes and emphasized the importance of her work for the correctional institutions.