One man, Elias Elint López Pita, has “disappeared” after police arrested him, and another man, Luis Alberto Shinin Laso, who testified that he saw him in police custody has been abducted. Other witnesses: Carmen Imelda Velasteguí Ramos, wife of Elias Elint López; bus driver, Jorge Sánchez, and bus company owner Jorge Pérez, are all believed to be in danger. Amnesty International has received many reports of police officers accused of human rights violations threatening victims, their relatives and lawyers.Amnesty International has received many reports of police officers accused of human rights violations threatening victims, their relatives and lawyers.
