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[Mexico Dec.'08] Act to denounce repression: Jorge Martinez Guzman hospitalized after torture (AI)Michael Lessard..., Jeudi, Décembre 18, 2008 - 20:28 (Communiqués | Aboriginal Nations | Droits / Rights / Derecho | Repression | Résistance mexicaine | Solidarite internationale) 17 December 2008 - Action alert by Amnesty International USA MEXICO - Jorge Martinez Guzman, a detainee in the Pacho Viejo prison (Centro de Readaptacion Social de Pacho Viejo), Veracruz State, was tortured by a group of unidentified men during the night of 25 November. Jorge Martinez Guzman was blindfolded, tied up and handcuffed by what he estimates to be a group of ten men. He was hit repeatedly by several people, dragged along the floor using the handcuffs around his wrists and subjected to simulated asphyxiation by means of a plastic bag and a wet towel placed over his head. Despite the fact that this was a prolonged attack, at no point did prison officials intervene to stop it and prevent further harm to Jorge Martinez. On 27 November, Jorge Martinez Guzman's mother, Raquel Guzman Garay arrived at Pacho Viejo prison to visit her son. Upon her arrival she was told that she could not see her son but was not provided with an explanation why. After repeatedly being denied information on why she was not allowed to see her son by prison authorities, one of the guards on duty told her that Jorge Martinez had been hospitalized but refused to provide her with further information. Raquel Guzman Garay eventually found him in the "Doctor Luis F. Nachon" hospital in Xalapa, Veracruz State later that day. Jorge Martinez Guzman is currently in intensive care. His body is covered in injuries from the beatings and his hands and arms are particularly badly injured. The medical report on Jorge Martinez Guzman reveals that he is suffering from kidney failure as a result of the beatings. On 28 November, Jorge Martinez Guzman had surgery on both of his hands. Raquel Guzman Garay filed a complaint with the Veracruz State Attorney General's Office on 4 December. However as of yet, no police or prosecutors has visited Jorge Martinez Guzman to begin the investigation. This is not the first time Jorge Martinez Guzman has been attacked in Pacho Viejo prison. On a previous visit to the prison in October, Raquel Guzman Garay noted that her son had severe injuries on his arms and legs. Jorge Martinez told his mother that he has been beaten by other inmates but made her promise not to file a complaint as he feared reprisals if she did. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Please send appeals to arrive as quickly as possible: APPEALS TO: Minister of Interior Governor of Veracruz Attorney General of Veracruz State COPIES TO: Liga Mexicana por la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos A.C. Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan Casamitjana PLEASE SEND APPEALS IMMEDIATELY. Amnesty international USA (UA 344/08) - Torture / Fear for safety For a print-friendly version of this Urgent Action (PDF): |
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