Amnesty Archives - The Daily Journal

Colonel jailed after questioning 2024 presidential election results released

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuelan human rights organization Foro Penal reported Wednesday that authorities released Colonel José Jesús Lozano Mogollón, who had remained in custody since August 9, 2024. Authorities arrested him after he told a subordinate that he disagreed with the results announced by the electoral authority in the 2024 presidential election. Legal background […]

Authorities Release 29 Workers from Turkish-Venezuelan Mining Company After 14 Months in Detention

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Authorities released 29 workers from the Turkish-Venezuelan joint mining company Mibiturven on Wednesday night after they spent one year and two months in detention, according to the non-governmental organization Foro Penal. Prosecutors had accused the employees of several offenses, including trafficking in strategic materials. Foro Penal Vice President Director Gonzalo Himiob […]