politics
May 8, 2026
NGO counts 27 deaths of political prisoners in Venezuelan state custody since 2014
The non-governmental organization Justice, Encounter and Pardon (JEP) denounced this Friday that since 2014 there has been a sustained pattern of deaths of political prisoners under the custody of the Venezuelan State, which it describes as a "silent execution." According to the organization, with the death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, the total number rises to 27 [...]
TL;DR
- The NGO Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón (JEP) reports 27 deaths of political prisoners under state custody in Venezuela since 2014.
- JEP describes the deaths as a "silent execution" and part of systematic human rights violations, including torture and denial of medical attention.
- The NGO highlighted irregularities in the case of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, the 27th reported death.
- JEP demands investigations into these deaths according to the Minnesota Protocol, with independent forensic experts and accountability for officials.
- The organization emphasizes that these deaths represent a pattern of systematic lack of protection under state custody, with families seeking justice and non-repetition.