The victim was on his way to the Basilica of Santuario del Cobre in order to join a pacific protest called Todos Marchamos, an activity organized by the Cuban Patriotic Union (UNPACU). When them victim was already getting in the car along with other activists, he was suddenly pulled out of the vehicle by secret police officers and put in their car. He was then taken outside of the city and left there, so he could not join the activity in El Cobre.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Freedom of assembly
Freedom of opinion and expression
Right to freedom of movement and transit
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
- Perpetrator
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Police
State security agents
Ministry of the Interior
Political police
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