Monteria Inmates Give Back: 'Buena Esa' Cleanup Project a Success

Monteria Inmates Clean Up Sinu River in 'Buena Esa' Initiative In a heartwarming display of community engagement and rehabilitation, fifteen inmates from the Las Mercedes prison in Monteria, Colombia, recently participated in a cleanup initiative along the Sinu River. The event, part of the 'Buena Esa' campaign, is a collaborative effort between the National Penitentiary and Prison Institute (Inpec) and the Monteria mayor's office. The cleanup, which took place on Environment and Sinu River Day, focused on the Ronda del Sinú - Centro area, highlighting the importance of environmental protection and the reintegration of prisoners into society. "Volver a la sociedad y devolverle a la gente un trabajo de concientización con el medio ambiente alegra mucho el corazón," said Andrés Felipe López Montoya, one of the participating inmates, expressing the profound satisfaction of contributing positively to the community. The initiative reflects a larger effort to promote resocialization and provide inmates with opportunities for meaningful engagement outside the prison walls. The mayor's office emphasized its commitment to supporting programs that uplift the prison system and provide a path toward second chances. The 'Buena Esa' campaign serves as a powerful example of how rehabilitation and community service can work together to create a more positive and sustainable future for all.