politics
May 6, 2026
OAS Secretary General Demands "Unconditional" Release of All Political Prisoners in Venezuela
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, called on Venezuelan authorities this Wednesday to "accelerate" the process and allow the "unconditional" release of all persons deprived of liberty for political reasons, within the framework of the application of the Amnesty Law. Ramdin thanked the Permanent Council for keeping the issue on the agenda and highlighted the role of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), noting that support for those detained for their political stance has been "indispensable."
TL;DR
- OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin urges Venezuelan authorities to "accelerate" the process for the unconditional release of political prisoners.
- The release should be "without any conditions" as part of the Amnesty Law application.
- Ramdin emphasized that setbacks in political persecution are unacceptable in the hemisphere.
- Regional stability is dependent on institutional strengthening, respect for human rights, and support for democratic processes in Venezuela.
- The role of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) in supporting detained individuals was highlighted.