"Yamandu Orsi, President of Uruguay, announced the construction of two maximum-security prisons for individuals involved in high-risk crimes during his appearance on Monday before the General Assembly in Montevideo on the occasion of his first year in office. "This year we will begin the construction of two maximum-security prisons, with strict controls and cutting-edge technology for individuals charged or convicted of crimes that represent a high risk to public safety," the president said. In addition, he noted that all political parties in the country have worked jointly to create a "National Public Security Plan," as part of a long-term state policy aimed at strengthening security and the penitentiary system. "That is why I made the decision to send to Parliament in the coming weeks a bill for the creation of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights," he added. During his speech, Yamandu Orsi also addressed other issues such as the national mental health strategy, public transport as social justice, and the foreign policy of his administration, highlighting Uruguay's participation in Mercosur. "