Días Eternos
Ana Maria Arevalo Gosen
The crisis of incarcerated women in Latin America significantly fuels crime and disrupts family structures, leaving dependents vulnerable. A single woman’s imprisonment can have profound societal effects.
Gender inequality deepens injustices in the legal system. In Venezuela, women are imprisoned for political protests. Indigenous women in Guatemala often face unfair trials due to language barriers.
Many women plead guilty to escape harsh realities, but post-conviction, they experience increased isolation, with limited visits and privileges. Female inmates receive fewer visitors than their male counterparts, exacerbating their reliance on external support for survival.