Mercedes González, Lady in White, was detained while leaving her home by agents of the State Security and the National Police to prevent her from participating in a mass at the Church of St. Rita of Casia. She has been threatened wit going to prison and prosecuted for contempt.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Personal freedom
Right to be informed of the reasons for one's detention, at the moment of detention, and to be noticed, without delay, of the accusations
- Perpetrator
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Police
State security agents
Ministry of the Interior
BSDC/161
