politics
May 9, 2026
“This case is a demonstration of how political prisoners have been treated in Venezuela”: Director of the NGO Foro Penal on the case of Víctor Hugo Quero
“The investigation must go as far as detention… Here there is arbitrary detention, forced disappearance, violation of due process, violation of the right to defense and, furthermore, it is a person who dies in custody, which is the definitive responsibility of the State (…) This is clear evidence of how political prisoners have been treated in this country,” sentenced the guest.
TL;DR
- The investigation into the case will only conclude when the culprits are arrested.
- The case demonstrates the treatment of political prisoners in Venezuela.
- Allegations include arbitrary detention, forced disappearance, and violation of due process and the right to defense.
- The death of a person in custody is the definitive responsibility of the state.