Venezuelan families mark 230 days of vigil for political prisoners

Families of political prisoners in Venezuela are continuing their vigil outside El Rodeo I prison, marking 230 days of protest. Their unwavering demand is for the release of detainees and an end to arbitrary arrests. The Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners (Clippve) stated that these families remain mobilized despite the profound uncertainty and pain that has accompanied their months-long wait.

The area surrounding El Rodeo I has transformed into a site of resistance, where families steadfastly uphold their demands with the hope of securing the release of their loved ones. Clippve emphasized the fundamental nature of freedom and due process, stating that supporting this cause reaffirms human dignity and truth in the face of repression. The organization shared updates on social media, highlighting the families' determination.

This ongoing protest is one of several actions organized by families and human rights groups advocating for responses and the liberation of political prisoners. Recently, on Monday, August 24, a group of demonstrators breached a police cordon to reach the Ministry of Interior, Justice, and Peace, intensifying their calls for the government to fulfill its commitment to release 131 political prisoners, a number previously announced by the U.S. Department of State in conjunction with the dialogue commission.

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Freedom and due process are non-negotiable; accompanying this demand is to reaffirm human dignity and truth in the face of repression.