Ο Carlos Arroyo συνελήφθη τον Μάιο του 2001 στην Πόλη του Μεξικό μετά από μια ληστεία για την οποία τον κατηγορεί η αστυνομία. Χτυπήθηκε άσχημα κατά τη σύλληψή του και αντιμετώπισε μια αυθαίρετη δικαστική διαδικασία όπου χαλκευμένα στοιχεία τον οδήγησαν σε μια ποινή 15 ετών, που αργότερα μειώθηκε στα 12. Πριν τη σύλληψή του ο Κάρλος ήταν δραστήριο μέλος της αναρχικής κοινότητας της Πόλης του Μεξικό, και συμμετείχε σε κινητοποιήσεις των φοιτητών. Θεωρείται πιθανόν, η αστυνομία να του την έστησε ως παραδειγματισμό για τη συμμετοχή του στις κινητοποιήσεις αυτές.

Η οικογένεια του Κάρλος είναι εξαιρετικά φτωχή και δεν μπορεί να σηκώσει το κόστος της νομικής υπεράσπισής του. Παρότι η ποινή του πρόσφατα μειώθηκε σε 6 χρόνια λόγω καλής διαγωγής, υπάρχει εξαιρετική ανάγκη για χρήματα, αφού έτσι η οικογένειά του μπορεί να του στέλνει τρόφιμα και να πληρώνει τους φρουρούς για να μην τον χτυπάνε...

Για πληροφορίες ή οικονομική ενίσχυση υπάρχει το caps@riseup.net

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CARLOS ARROYO

Carlos Arroyo was arrested in May 2001 in Mexico City, framed by police for an alleged robbery. He was beaten and tortured by police at the time of his arrest and faced an unfair trial that involved an extensive fabrication of false evidence against him.

His original sentence was 15 years, though it was subsequently reduced to 12. Prior to his arrest Carlos was involved in the anarchist community in Mexico City; he also participated in the university student strikes. It is likely that he was set-up by the state as retaliation for his political activities. He was 22 at the time of his arrest. Carlos’ family is extremely poor and has been unable to shoulder the burden of legal expenses. They were scammed by two lawyers, which not only resulted in a loss of money, but also squandered many of Carlos’ chances for appeals. They have depended on the support of friends and are still greatly in need of financial assistance. Several benefit compilation tapes/cds have been made on Carlos’ behalf. Recently his sentence was reduced to 6 years based on his "good behavior." There is a slim possibility that a new law in Mexico City could result in a further reduction of his sentence, but that remains unclear at this point. He is also investigating the possibility of moving to a different prison. His family is currently raising funds to obtain a new lawyer and launch another appeal. Outside resources also enable his family to continue visiting him, as well as buy food for him in prison and bribe prison guards to prevent physical abuse. If you can contribute financially in any way or would like to write Carlos (in Spanish, please), contact caps@riseup.net .

http://caps.anarhija.org/carlos.htm