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Record High Number of Political Prisoners in Venezuela
A Venezuelan NGO reports a record high number of political prisoners, highlighting cases of detained individuals with disabilities and concerns about human rights violations.
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PoliticsJusticeHuman Rights ViolationsHuman RightsLatin AmericaVenezuelaDetentions
Foro Penal VenezolanoCnn EspañolConsejo Nacional ElectoralMinisterio PúblicoFiscalía General
Alfredo RomeroGonzalo HimiobNicolás MaduroEdmundo González UrrutiaTarek William Saab
- What are the main complaints of the families of the detained individuals?
- Relatives of the detainees have protested, claiming that their loved ones' human rights are violated, including the right to a fair trial and access to adequate healthcare, and that they are being held under poor conditions.
- What is the number of political prisoners in Venezuela according to Foro Penal Venezolano?
- According to Foro Penal Venezolano, 1,976 people are currently detained for political reasons in Venezuela, the highest number in the 21st century. This includes 1,671 arrested after the July 28 presidential elections.
- How many adolescents remain detained after the July 28th election, according to the report?
- The NGO reports that 86 adolescents detained post-election were released under precautionary measures, but 69 remain in detention centers for minors. Additionally, there are 163 military personnel facing legal proceedings.
- What specific cases of detained individuals with disabilities are highlighted in the report?
- Foro Penal highlights cases of detained individuals with disabilities, including a 17-year-old autistic youth and a 27-year-old deaf individual, raising concerns about inadequate therapeutic support and communication assistance.
- What is the response from the Venezuelan government and what action is threatened by the families?
- Maduro called for a review of the detentions, and the Public Ministry began reviewing cases; however, families of detainees threaten to march on the presidential palace if their relatives are not released.