Germinal Muñoz Grillo has resigned as General Director of Prisons, just two months after being appointed by President Joaquin Balaguer. Mr. Muñoz Grillo denied rumors that his decision to leave the post was provoked by the appointment of Dr. Ramon Pina Acevedo as National Attorney General just two days beforehand.
Mr. Muñoz Grillo replaced Julio Alberico Hernández on 18 May. Mr. Hernandez was accused of permitting and/or participating in grave irregularities during his time as Director of Prisons. The President has yet to name a new director.