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OAS calls for the release of political prisoners in Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) issued an official statement on Tuesday highlighting the urgent need to expand democratic and civic space across the hemisphere while directly addressing the institutional crises affecting Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. In the statement, the multilateral organization stressed that inclusive governance, respect […]

OVP: Death toll of inmates under state custody rises to 26 during the last quarter

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP) reported that 26 incarcerated individuals died while under the direct custody of the Venezuelan state between April and June 2026. The organization released the figures after authorities confirmed the death of a female inmate in Miranda state, which the OVP attributed to inadequate medical care in […]

Venezuelan Prison Observatory Reports the Death of 21 Inmates Since April

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.— The NGO Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP) reported on Monday the death of a man held in a prison facility in Sucre state (northeastern Venezuela), bringing the number of people who have died in state custody since April to 21, according to the organization. “How many more deaths must occur before authorities acknowledge the humanitarian […]

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 […]

Venezuelan Prison Observatory: One Inmate Died Every Two Days During 2025

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s prison system recorded an average of one inmate death every two days during 2025, reaching a total of 181 deaths in prisons and police detention facilities, according to the annual report presented by the Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP). The report, titled In Venezuela, Death Is Preferable to Living the Horror […]

Public Prosecutor’s Office Confirms Forensic Findings on the Death of Political Prisoner Víctor Quero

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Public Prosecutor’s Office reported on Tuesday that forensic and genetic investigations show natural causes and no signs of violence in the death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, a political prisoner whose disappearance relatives and human rights groups had denounced. The Prosecutor’s Office said investigators exhumed the body and conducted multiple […]

Former Military Officers in the “Paratroopers Case” Released

May 27, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Late on the night of Monday, May 26, the human rights organization Foro Penal confirmed the release of eight former military officers considered political prisoners, including former National Guard Brigadier General Ramón Antonio Lozada Saavedra and seven former Army sergeants involved in the so-called “Paratroopers Case.” The servicemen regained their full freedom […]

Delcy Rodríguez: “We Will Surpass 500 Releases in the Next Few Hours”

May 23, 2026May 30, 2026NerlayLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced on Friday that at least 500 prisoner releases would be carried out “in the next few hours” in the country. The statement was made during a meeting presenting the progress report on the implementation of the Law on Amnesty for Democratic Coexistence, attended by National Assembly […]

Government Mourns Death of Carmen Navas and Reaffirms Investigation Into the Death of Her Detained Son

May 19, 2026May 30, 2026NerlayLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The Office of the Presidency issued an official statement on Monday expressing condolences over the death of citizen Carmen Teresa Navas, which occurred on Sunday, May 17. In the statement, the presidential office reaffirmed that the case involving her son, Víctor Hugo Quero, remains under investigation, as previously ordered by the acting […]

Teenager Samanta Hernández Released After Six Months of Arbitrary Detention

May 19, 2026May 30, 2026NerlayLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners (Clippve) confirmed the release of teenager Samanta Sofia Hernández Castillo on the night of Monday, May 18. Through its social media accounts, the organization stated that the young woman “is now with her family after being released from an unjust prison sentence imposed for […]