Day: January 3, 2025
Maria Flores, a Peruvian national, has spent the last decade in Armenia’s Abovyan correctional facility, convicted on drug charges she vehemently denies. Over these ten years, Flores has maintained contact with her family in Peru solely through video calls, a lifeline to her elderly parents and two children, now in their twenties.
Flores, who has consistently proclaimed her innocence, shared her New Year’s message with a heavy heart, wishing her loved ones patience and a long life, hopeful for the day they can reunite. “My only wish is for my parents to live long enough to see me free again, and for my children to remain strong,” she conveyed through a video call, her voice tinged with both hope and sorrow.
Her case has attracted attention from human rights advocates who question the judicial process that led to her conviction. Critics argue that there might have been irregularities or cultural misunderstandings in the handling of her case.
Human rights organizations have called for a review of the case, citing concerns over the fairness of the trial and the conditions of her imprisonment. Meanwhile, Flores’ family and supporters continue to campaign for her release, highlighting her good behavior in prison and her consistent claim of innocence.
As the new year begins, the story of Maria Flores stands as a poignant reminder of the human cost of incarceration, the longing for family, and the complex interplay of justice across international borders.
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) January 3, 2025