politics
In Images: This is How the Vigil of Relatives of Political Prisoners Unfolded at El Rodeo I, El Helicoide, and Zona 7
Relatives of political prisoners continued vigils outside El Rodeo I, El Helicoide, and Zona 7 to demand freedom.
TL;DR
- Relatives of political prisoners held vigils outside El Rodeo I, El Helicoide, and Zona 7.
- Families are demanding the full release, not partial benefits, for their political prisoner relatives.
- In front of Zona 7, families have been on a hunger strike for 72 hours, with some prisoners also on hunger strike inside.
- Ten women, identified by name, are participating in the hunger strike outside Zona 7.
- Relatives in El Helicoide held vigils with prayers and slogans demanding justice, due process, and immediate freedom.
- A hunger strike began on February 14th, coinciding with chains being worn since February 12th due to unfulfilled release promises.
- President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, had previously announced the release of at least 17 political prisoners from Zona 7.
- Political prisoners in Zona 7 have also been on hunger strike since February 13th.
- Jorge Rodríguez had previously stated that releases would occur between February 10th and February 13th, following the approval of an amnesty law.