Activist detained to be prevented from visiting the Santuario del Cobre



An UNPACU activist Henry Couto Guzmán was on his way to the Santuario del Cobre to demand the release of political prisoners and the end of police oppression. He was detained in San Lino Street by State Security official Alex. He was put into the patrol car and driven to the Police Departmetn in Manuel Tames where he was kept there until 1 pm. He was threatened with imprisonment in case he continued his activities.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Freedom of assembly
Right to freedom of movement and transit
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Perpetrator
Police
State security agents
Political police
ACRU/103