Vieques - Photo Gallery 4

Photos by Germán Acevedo Delgado

Many of the photos were taken while Germán Acevedo Delgado was handcuffed. Having put his camera around his neck, and with the help of another participant pressing the shutter, Acevedo Delgado was able to hold the camera steady and focus, even without seeing through the lens.

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Prayer and reflection in the chapel built in the restricted zone. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

Early morning group photo before federal agents arrived. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

Bishop Juan Vera Mendez (left) and others awaiting their arrests. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

Participants linked arms in peaceful protest as the U.S. military was approaching them. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

U.S. military humvees make their approach on the Vieques beach. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

U.S. Marshals arrive. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

U.S. Marshals push a photojournalist away from the action. The plastic water bottles spell "LOVE" in the sand, as a greeting to the military. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

The photojournalist (center) continues his work, despite being pushed away. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

Labor activists were part of another peaceful group engaged in civil disobedience on the beach of Vieques. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

FBI agent receives flowers from labor activists. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

U.S. Marshall standing on the beach, awaiting the helicopter landing. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

Bishop Juan Vera Mendez, (back to camera) tries to reason with the U.S. Marshals. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

Bishop Juan Vera Mendez, in plastic handcuffs, is being detained by a U.S. Marshal in full riot gear. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

U.S. Naval helicopter ready to take the peaceful protesters to their base at Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Photo: Germán Acevedo Delgado.

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