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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 […]

Six political prisoners released, including former lawmaker José Sánchez “Mazuco”

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Venezuelan human rights organization Foro Penal reported the release of six political prisoners so far this month. The group includes former opposition lawmaker José Sánchez, widely known as “Mazuco.” Authorities arrested Sánchez “Mazuco” on September 30, 2024, in Zulia state amid the political crisis that followed the July 2024 presidential election. […]