Journalist detained while leaving his house



A periodist José Clemente Corrales Serrat was about to attend a training on democracy carried out near Viñales. When leaving his house, he was detained by State Security official Captain Juan Pérez. José was prevented from attending the activity and had to stay at home for four hours, controlled by two State Security collaborators. He was also told, that if he left home and participated in the training, he would he prosecuted foe disobedience.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Freedom of assembly
Right to freedom of movement and transit
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Perpetrator
State security agents
Collaborators
VCPI/32