INPE strike prevents entry of medicine and food into Lurigancho prison

Relatives of prisoners at Lurigancho prison reported that no food or medicine was allowed. (Credit: Let’s Speak Clearly/Successful)

National strike of workers of the National Prison Institute (Enppi This has caused a worrying situation in the country’s 68 prison centres, including the prison centre. Lurigancho Prison.

the Objectwhich is now nine days old, has led to a series of restrictive measures, which the prisoners’ relatives have denounced since the start of the strike. Visits, food and medicine deliveries were not allowed, causing distress.

The mother of the family provided the details to Successful news About the dramatic moments of uncertainty they have lived since the beginning of the strike. “I came from Huánuco, they didn’t let me in, I’ve been here for 15 days (…). “My son has no socks, no clothes, he has nothing to eat (…) I came from far away, I won’t be there, I don’t have a home here,” the woman said, crying in her eyes.

According to statements by one of the attendees, there are inmates inside the prison suffering from various diseases, and medicines often run out due to shortages. He also expressed his concern about the possibility of infection through not allowing medicines to enter.

“There is a lot of TB inside (…) If they don’t have medicine they infect other people who won’t vaccinate themselves,” he told Exitosa.

In this sense, a member of the affected family pointed out the need to give priority to receiving medicine and food for the inmates, and asked for solidarity from the prison authorities.

He said: “Please, director of Lurigancho prison, on Monday, allow the parcels to pass (…) The visit is not important, the main thing is the passage of medicines and food.”

he National Prison Institute Union INPE (INPE-SENTEP) Requests the allocation of a budget to implement Law 29709 for employees CAS In 2025, in addition to increasing the comprehensive monthly wage for workers covered by this law. In addition, compliance with the Additional Process Agreement relating to the Path CENECP For treatment and health workers. A bonus of 15% of RIM is also required for employees under Law 276in recognition of multi-functional work and adverse conditions, and payment of lump sum leave to employees. Law 29709 Based on your vacation date.

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In this sense, the representative said, INPE He explained that more than 10,000 workers in the country’s 68 prisons support the indefinite strike until an agreement is reached with the central government. In addition, he pointed out that as long as the strike continues, restrictions in the prisons will continue.

INPE workers union demands wage increase. (Photo spread)

In response to the indefinite strike, Congresswoman Esmeralda Limachi Quispe (JP/VP) A working group called “The Employment Status of Workers in National Prison Institute (INPE)“, where the demands for adjusting the minimum wage and ensuring an adequate budget for supplementary insurance for newly hired employees are assessed, recognizing that their work involves high risks in all employment systems.

Congresswoman Esmeralda Limache organized a working table to evaluate the adjustment in salaries of workers at the National Construction Workers Institute. (Source: Congress of the Republic)
Congresswoman Esmeralda Limache organized a working table to evaluate the adjustment in salaries of workers at the National Construction Workers Institute. (Source: Congress of the Republic)

“It is also important to address the budget request for the 2025 establishment of the CAS and 276, which is close to 4,500 workers. We are committed to addressing three important points, we cannot cover the sun with a finger from what is happening,” said the parliamentarian.

He was present at the meeting. Angel Lancari Villavicenciofrom SINTPE-INPE, who confirmed that his institution had not found solutions to their requests. He said: “We know that our requests are extensive but no first step has been taken to address our demands.”

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