Abelardo Arboleda Ortiz

Abelardo Arboleda Ortiz, the eldest son of Emiliano Arboleda, gained international attention when he was granted clemency by then-President Barack Obama in 2017, reducing his death sentence to life imprisonment. Despite his mental disabilities and hardships faced, Abelardo has remained in prison for over two decades due to his conviction related to a murder case in the United States. His story highlights issues of justice and human rights for those with mental health challenges.