[BREAKING NEWS] For Immediate release::::::9th day in Hunger strike

[José G. Herrera]

Press Contacts:

Hilda Burgos, 312-385-9220

Jose Landaverde, 773-512-8015

HUNGER STRIKER IS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL
Strikers continue the hunger strike but are clearly showing health issues caused by strike

Chicago IL, Immigrants in hunger strike demanding medical care for their relatives who are in need of an organ transplant, enter their 9th day of hunger strike.

Early early dawn hours of today Monday June 11, one of the immigrant's hunger striker was taken to a nearest hospital due to consequences of the hunger strike. 

Catalina Arroyo (53) aunt of Elfego and Lorenzo Arroyo, who are in need of urgent medical care and of an organ transplant, became very ill and show signs of health complication. Catalina Arroyo was taken to the nearest hospital by an ambulance for urgent medical attention. 

As of today at 8am, her health status is unknown.

The other hunger strikers remain situated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission located in the Little Village neighborhood (3442 W. 26th St.) and continue with the hunger strike even though they too are beginning to show complications in their health, like dizziness and struggling to stay coherent. 

Hunger strikers are calling for a press conference and community support.

WHAT: Press Conference to announce Catalina's (hunger striker) health status who was taken to a nearby hospital due to health complication caused by the hunger strike. 

WHEN: Today, Monday June 11, at 10:30AM

WHERE: 3442 W. 26th St. Chicago IL 60623

 

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José G. Herrera

(773) 632-9992