Querétaro prison education programs benefit 597 people

The State Penitentiary System Commission (CESPQ) in Querétaro has awarded certificates to 597 incarcerated individuals who completed various academic, artistic, and scientific training programs during 2026.

These educational initiatives, implemented across the state's four correctional facilities, aim to prepare participants for social reintegration by developing skills and knowledge for life after release. The programs include basic and upper secondary education through collaborations with the National Institute for Adult Education (INEA) and the Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Querétaro (COBAQ).

Additionally, the curriculum incorporates artistic training via the Artistic Initiation School associated with the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL). This year also saw the inclusion of UNAM Juriquilla, which provided continuous education and scientific outreach to the prison population.