At least four human rights defenders are currently arbitrarily detained for defending rights in Venezuela: Javier Tarazona, detained in 2021; Rocío San Miguel, Carlos Julio Rojas, and Kennedy Tejeda, all three detained in 2024. They are prisoners of conscience and must be released immediately and unconditionally. We demand Nicolás Maduro ensures they are released as a matter of urgency and, while in state custody, protects their life and safety, right to not be subjected to torture, and fair trial guarantees.
PLEASE TAKE ACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE UNTIL: August 26, 2025
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Palacio de Miraflores,
Av. Nte. 10, Caracas 1012,
Caracas, Venezuela
His Excellency Mr. Samuel R. Moncada Acosta
335 East 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
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