Tag #Dolores Vazquez

What were the immediate consequences of Dolores Vázquez's wrongful conviction, and what actions are being taken to address the injustice?

Dolores Vázquez, wrongly convicted for the 1999 murder of Rocío Wanninkhof, received a public apology from the mayor of Betanzos and a recognition award on March 8th. She spent 17 months in prison before being exonerated, and now lives in Betanzos where she feels loved. The award ceremony acknowledged the injustice she faced and the lack of support from the state.