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Venezuelan authorities have released 86 teenagers, out of a total of 114 minors detained since the beginning of the political crisis that took place in the country after the disputed re-election of President Nicolas Maduro at the end of last July, the NGO said. Foro Penal reported on Monday.
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The organization, which protects “political prisoners” across the country, said: “Between August 29 and September 1, Foro Penal was able to release 86 cases of teenagers (between 14 and 17 years old) who were detained from July 29 to verify. in relation to the post-election demonstrations.” In Venezuela.
The day before, the organization reported 40 cases of temporary release, and two days before that, another 16 cases.
These 86 minors are 74 boys and 12 girls. The releases took place in 14 of the country’s 24 states, including the capital.
According to Foro Pinal records, 114 teenagers were arrested and charged with terrorism or treason after demonstrations against Maduro’s re-election which the opposition declared a “huge fraud” by the socialist government.
Authorities did not comment on the minor’s arrest or release. But he confirmed that 2,400 people had been detained. Of this total, Foro Binal counted 1,581 “political prisoners” and continues to receive complaints.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Instagram, “What this regime has done is unprecedented in Venezuela. Maduro is kidnapping children. He violated their rights and dignity, separated them from their families, and sentenced them ,” demanding their release. all teenagers and political prisoners.
2024-09-03 01:56:01