UCAB Political Studies Center Demands Independent Investigation into Victor Quero Navas' Death in State Custody
The Center for Political and Governmental Studies Father Francisco José Virtuoso S.J., of the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB), took a position on "the very serious case of the death of citizen Victor Quero Navas in the custody of the State." In its statement, the organization made "a direct call to the Ombudsman's Office to assume its historical and legal responsibility," and citing Article 280 of the National Constitution, recalled that this institution is responsible for the promotion, defense, and oversight of the rights and guarantees of all citizens, and stressed that "it is imperative that the Citizen Power act as a barrier against impunity." They also indicated that, under the protection of Article 23 of the Constitution, human rights treaties and conventions ratified by Venezuela have constitutional hierarchy and are immediately applicable. Below is the full statement:
TL;DR
- The Center for Political and Governmental Studies at UCAB commented on the death of Víctor Quero Navas in state custody.
- The organization urged the Ombudsman's Office to assume its historical and legal responsibility.
- It was reminded that the Ombudsman's Office is responsible for promoting, defending, and monitoring citizens' rights and guarantees.
- The statement emphasized the need for Citizen Power to act as a barrier against impunity.
- It was noted that human rights treaties ratified by Venezuela have constitutional hierarchy and immediate application.