Activist's house was broken into by the PNR and the activist was detained for 72 hours



The UNPACU activist Alejandro González was at home, celebrating the 21st anniversary of the "Maleconazo" with his friends, when his house was broken into by the head of the sector and the forces of the special brigade of the National Revolutionary Police (PNR). They broke the door and everything that was in their way, and beat Alexander and his friends in order to make them obey and take them to the 3rd unit of the PNR. They were held there for 72 hours, interrogated at night time every 2 hours and accused of attempting a demonstration. He was denied making calls or communicating with lawyers. They were released after 3 days with a warning letter and a fine for altering the order and contempt.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Personal security and integrity
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of opinion and expression
Inviolability of the home
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Right of detainees and prisoners to be taken promptly before a judge or other officer authorized by law to exercise judicial functions
Perpetrator
Police
Ministry of the Interior
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