Mothers of political prisoners will hold vigil at El Rodeo I this #10May in memory of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas

In Venezuela, the fight for justice and human rights continues with unwavering resolve. The Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners (Clippve) has organized a vigil to honor the memory of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, a political prisoner who tragically died while in the custody of the state at El Rodeo I Judicial Internship. This event, set to take place on May 10th, is not merely a commemoration but a powerful denunciation of the inhumane conditions within Venezuela's penitentiary system.

The call for the vigil, amplified through social media, extends to families, human rights defenders, students, and the general public. Its core message, "Que no muera nadie más bajo custodia" (Let no one else die in custody), resonates deeply with the pain and urgency felt by those whose loved ones are arbitrarily detained. This initiative stems from the profound grief over Quero Navas's death and the desperate need to prevent similar tragedies from befalling others.

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Let no one else die in custody.

This vigil is part of a larger, ongoing protest by families of political prisoners who maintain a permanent presence outside various detention centers. They demand proof of life, freedom, and adequate care for their relatives, while also highlighting the systemic issues of poor detention conditions and judicial delays. As Venezuela observes Mother's Day, Clippve dedicates this call to action to the mothers mourning children who are political prisoners, disappeared, sick, or deceased under state care. It is a poignant reminder that "No mother should spend this day crying an unjust death or demanding outside a jail that her son is alive and will be freed."

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No mother should spend this day crying an unjust death or demanding outside a jail that her son is alive and will be freed.