After six months deprived of his freedom in Qatarwithout having committed any crime, Manuel Guerrero Aviñacitizen Mexican-British arrested and imprisoned for his sexual preference, he returned to Mexico acquitted.
During a brief but emotional press conference, Manuel He read a letter where he briefly narrated his experience, but went into depth in his thanks to those who, from various trenchesaccompanied him.
Manuel was accompanied at this event by Edith Olivares Ferreto, director of Amnesty International in Mexico; Enrique Guerrero Aviña, his brother and representative of the Xuma Center; and Paola Ramos Moreno, also from the same center.
“My arrest does not define who I am, but it did reinforce my belief that we must continue to fight for a world where everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or health status, can live with dignity,” Guerrero said.
The arrest was not only “a violation of human rights, but a stain on the global conscience,” he added, referring to the fact that he was deprived of his anti-corruption treatment. HIV.
During his speech, Guerrero also highlighted the support he received from consular authorities, especially from the Embassy of Mexico in QatarAlthough initial support was slow, he said that over time the embassy showed a firm commitment to his process and well-being, accompanying him until his release.
Manuel also thanked Amnesty International Mexico, which, according to his statements, covered the costs of his legal defense. In addition, extended his gratitude to the community LGBTTIQ+ and the media, stressing their crucial role in achieving his freedom.
“You feel so bad and then you start receiving letters from so many people, from many of you and from people I didn’t even know, with messages of support; I think that was the most beautiful thing.”
Guerrero commented to 24 Hours Newspaper A special message for the community LGBTTIQ+: “Knowing that you are not alone and that we can do it together is the message I want to convey. For those who feel alone in similar circumstances, I want them to know that there is a community willing to fight.”
After his release, Manuel Guerrero He is looking to spend quality time with his family and friends in Mexico and heal the physical and psychological damage caused by his confinement in Qatar, in order to later resume his professional activities.
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2024-08-23 23:55:39