The director of the Penitentiary Regime, Juan Carlos Limpias, reported that Bolivian inmates are producing articles that are not only marketed locally, but also exported to neighboring countries such as Chile, Peru and Argentina.
“Now, these tin cans are being exported normally to Chile, to the north of Chile, Argentina itself, obviously there are Bolivians there, but it has also become a tradition to export (…). Also, we have (market) on the border with Peru,” said Limpias.said Limpias.
In an interview with La Razón Radio, Limpias explained that, for example, from the San Pedro and Chonchocoro prisons in La Paz, tinplate handicrafts are made, such as the traditional Alasita miniatures. According to Limpias, these pieces, created from recycled materials such as aluminum cans, have gained popularity not only in Bolivian festivities such as Urkupiña and Copacabana, but also in international markets.
The director stated that these activities are part of a comprehensive plan to transform prisons into productive spaces and promote the social reintegration of inmates.
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