The director of Guatemala's Penitentiary System (SP in Spanish), Edy Morales, indicated that the design of the plans is currently being worked on, supported by the Law Enforcement Development Unit (NAS-LED). Construction is expected to begin in 2011 and finish two years later.

"The administration and financing of the works will be undertaken by an international group, the SP director indicated, saying that 'in order to avoid anomalies and ensure transparency it is best that they manage the project,' adding that in the longer term another prison is planned for Cantel, Quetzaltenango," reports Sigloxxi.com.

Source: sigloxxi.com

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