Journalist arrested for taking photos of an arrest



Francisco Rangel Manzano was arrested while taking pictures during the detention of the Lady of White, Caridad Burunate. The police tried to take the camera and finally grabbed him by the neck and put him in police car #832. He was taken to the police station. He was arrested in an isolated room of the station initially, and eventually in a jail. The corresponding officer did not raise the Detention Act. After a while they returned again to the room. They imposed a fine for a value of $ 2 500 CUP (76.9 euros) and he was released at 1:45 p.m.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Right to seek, receive and impart information
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Perpetrator
Police
Political police
QCLL/84