Venezuelan court to review Paramacay case appeal in 10 days

The First Tribunal of the Court of Appeals of the Judicial Penal Circuit of Carabobo announced it will take 10 days to issue a ruling on the Paramacay Case. The case involves 23 civilians and military personnel, with 13 prisoners attending the hearing in person in Carabobo and 10 others, including Captain Juan Carlos Caguaripano, participating remotely.

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He is well. They allowed me to speak with him telematically. In nine years, they still haven't broken him, so I send a hug to all Venezuelans, have faith because God is with us.

The hearing, which began at noon, faced several interruptions due to connection problems. For the first time in the nine years since the case began, one family member per detainee was permitted to enter the courtroom. Juan Bautista Caguaripano, Captain Caguaripano's father, traveled to Valencia and expressed hope after speaking with his son via video call, stating his son "has not been broken" and urging Venezuelans to maintain faith.

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We left very motivated because the lawyers' presentations were convincing.

Family members reported feeling motivated by the lawyers' presentations. María Magdalena Jiménez, mother of Captain Dixon Javier Jiménez, traveled from San Felipe and, despite not returning with news of her son's release, conveyed optimism. "There were many setbacks, but these young men are coming out," she said.

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They gave us a lot of hope.

Thirteen political prisoners from Carabobo were present, including José Rengifo, Oscar Caamaño, Jesús Jordán, Rafael González, and Omar Escalante, who was granted house arrest. Eight other political prisoners from Tocuyito Prison were also physically present for the appeal hearing. Human rights activists and political leaders gathered outside the courthouse to support the families' plea for immediate release.

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There were many setbacks, but these young men are coming out.