Lady in White detained for carrying out a protest



Yurima Pérez Castañeada along with three other activists was carrying out a protest against the confiscation of the toys, which Ladies in White had prepared for children for the Three Kings´ Day on January 6. The participants had banners saying "Give us back the stolen toys" and several banners with anti-government slogans. Yuramis was detained and driven to the detention center. She was released 7 hours later.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Freedom of opinion and expression
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Perpetrator
Police
State security agents
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