María de los Ángeles Garcés Rodriguez, member of Damas de blanco movement, was detained while heading to the meeting on the occasion of the human rights day. She was transported to the investigation center and threatened with taking revenge on her mentally ill son. She was released at 7 pm with no charge.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Personal freedom
Freedom of assembly
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
- Perpetrator
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Police
State security agents
Political police
SGIC/68