Inmate with medical and physiotherapy needs is denied healthcare, he is thrown down a flight of stairs and beaten with a cane by the Center's military.



The victim is deprived of his liberty and has a physical disability that requires him to receive medical attention and physiotherapy sessions, as the pain prevents him from walking. He demanded proper medical attention from the group leader, an officer known as Disney, and the second unit leader, Major José Luis. The response of both soldiers was to push him down a staircase of about 12 steps. Once on the floor, he was caned all over his body, including his head.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Right not to be submitted to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Economic and Social Rights
Right to health
Right to social and medical assistance
Perpetrator
Military
Prison system officers
Collaborators
GPLA/126