Victor Quero's Mother Demands Proof of Life After More Than a Year Without Information on His Whereabouts
Carmen Navas, mother of Victor Hugo Quero, claims to know the whereabouts of her son, detained in Venezuela for over a year, while human rights organizations denounce lack of information and possible irregularities in his case.
TL;DR
- Carmen Navas, mother of Víctor Hugo Quero, has demanded to know her son's whereabouts after his detention over a year ago.
- Quero, 51, was reportedly detained by DGCIM officials on January 1, 2025, near a Caracas plaza.
- The apparent reason for detention is Quero's past military service, leading to charges of treason, conspiracy, and terrorism.
- Foro Penal, a human rights NGO, has reported a lack of information and systematic blocking of access to Quero's legal and physical status.
- In August 2025, Quero reportedly experienced a critical health decline due to a chronic condition at El Rodeo I prison.
- Former inmates reported Quero was transferred to a health center after medical complications, but his current location is unconfirmed.
- Foro Penal states there are 454 political prisoners in Venezuela, with ongoing allegations of forced disappearance and lack of official information on detainees.