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Ombudsman's Office calls for 'independent and transparent' investigation into death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas

From El Nacional · (36m ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Venezuelan Ombudsman's Office called for an "exhaustive, independent, and transparent" investigation into the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas.
  • Quero Navas had been detained since January 3, 2025.
  • The Ombudsman's Office expressed deep regret and reiterated its commitment to protecting human rights and promoting institutional reform.

The Venezuelan Ombudsman's Office has issued a strong call for a thorough and impartial investigation into the death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, who was being held as a political prisoner. This demand underscores the ongoing concerns regarding the treatment and well-being of detainees within the country's justice system. The office's statement emphasizes the imperative for accountability and justice for all citizens, particularly those deprived of their liberty.

es imperioso que los organismos competentes ordenen una investigación exhaustiva, independiente y transparente que permita esclarecer los hechos, determinar las responsabilidades correspondientes y garantizar justicia

— Defensoría del PuebloThe Ombudsman's Office's official statement demanding an investigation into the death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas.

In a formal statement released from Caracas, the Ombudsman's Office conveyed its profound sorrow over Quero Navas's passing and extended condolences to his family. The institution highlighted its recent engagement with Quero Navas's mother, reaffirming its dedication to upholding his rights and providing necessary institutional support. This engagement reflects the Ombudsman's role in mediating between citizens and state institutions, especially in sensitive cases involving human rights.

profundo pesar

— Defensoría del PuebloExpressing the institution's deep sorrow over the citizen's death.

The case of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for deep-seated reforms aimed at eradicating abuses, impunity, and institutional weaknesses that continue to plague Venezuela. The Ombudsman's Office, under Eglée González Lobato, is committed to advancing a genuine process of institutional reconstruction and ensuring the effective guarantee of human rights for all. This situation is viewed locally not just as an isolated incident, but as symptomatic of broader systemic issues that require immediate and sustained attention from all branches of government and civil society.

para escuchar su caso y reiterar nuestro compromiso con la protección de sus derechos y el acompañamiento institucional correspondiente

— Defensoría del PuebloDescribing their meeting with Quero Navas's mother.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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