Venezuela: One defender free, four remain in prison

On 16 January 2025, Carlos Correa, a renowned human rights defender, was released after being arbitrarily detained on 7 January. His fate and whereabouts remained unknown for eight days. He should have never been detained nor criminalised for his work, as in the case of four other defenders currently arbitrarily detained for their activism in Venezuela: Javier Tarazona, Rocío San Miguel, Carlos Julio Rojas, and Kennedy Tejeda. We demand Nicolás Maduro ensures their immediate and unconditional release and, while in state custody, protects their life and safety, right to not be subjected to torture, and fair trial guarantees.

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