politics
May 7, 2026
Primero Justicia Denounces "State Crime" After Confirmation of Víctor Hugo Quero's Death in Custody
The opposition party Primero Justicia condemned this Thursday the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, after the Venezuelan regime admitted his death in custody, allegedly occurring 10 months and 13 days ago. Through a statement, the organization denounced that Quero Navas's death represents a new example of [...]

TL;DR
- Primero Justicia condemns the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas while in Venezuelan custody.
- The regime admitted Quero Navas's death, allegedly occurring 10 months and 13 days prior.
- The opposition party labels the death a result of "cruelty" and systematic human rights violations.
- Quero Navas's mother allegedly suffered months of psychological torture searching for her son.
- Primero Justicia claims the Maduro government commits "crimes against humanity" as state policy.
- The denunciation follows alerts about Quero Navas's forced disappearance and a denied amnesty request.
- The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights had granted precautionary measures for Quero Navas and his mother.
- The party demands justice, truth, and reparation for victims of political persecution.