Venezuelans in Argentina demand the release of Germán Giuliani and over 500 political prisoners
Dozens of Venezuelans demonstrated this Sunday in Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, in front of the Casa Rosada, joining the global protest called by Venezuelan leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, in more than 120 cities worldwide to demand the release of over 500 [...]
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- Venezuelans protested in Buenos Aires demanding the release of over 500 political prisoners.
- The protest joined a global demonstration called by María Corina Machado.
- Family members of Argentine lawyer Germán Giuliani, allegedly detained and tortured for over 11 months, were present.
- Giuliani's wife reported violations of his rights, including arbitrary detention and refusal to comply with an release order.
- The CIDH granted precautionary measures to Giuliani due to risks to his life, integrity, and health.
- Protesters also demanded adherence to constitutional timelines for new elections.
- Activists stated that elections should be called within 90 days of the president's absence, as per the constitution.