Sentenced to 13 years in prison for protesting on July 12



The victim was arrested during the July 12 demonstrations in La Güinera. After being deprived of his liberty in the prison in Combinado de Este, he was sentenced to 20 years at the request of the prosecutor. The sentence was reduced to 13 years on appeal.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Personal freedom
Freedom of opinion and expression
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Due process of law
Economic and Social Rights
Right to health
Right to social and medical assistance
Right to property
Perpetrator
Police
Ministry of the Interior
Military
Prison system officers
State security agents
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