Venezuela: IACHR Urges Immediate and Unconditional Release of All Persons Detained for Political Reasons The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) expresses grave concern over ongoing arbitrary political detentions in Venezuela, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all those held. The Commission condemns deaths in custody and highlights systemic violations of due process, noting that limited reforms have failed to address the scope of the problem. The IACHR urges Venezuela to restore democratic order and the rule of law, and calls for international pressure to ensure free and transparent elections.

• The IACHR is deeply concerned about arbitrary political detentions in Venezuela and calls for immediate, unconditional release.
• The Commission condemns deaths in custody and widespread violations of due process.
• As of April 2026, 454 individuals were reportedly detained for political reasons, with continued reports of forced disappearances, torture, and lack of medical attention.
• A recent “Law of Amnesty for Democratic Coexistence” benefited a limited number of individuals, with many still under restrictive measures or denied release.
• The IACHR highlights the lack of separation of powers in Venezuela, with the justice system operating as an extension of the executive branch.
• The Commission urges an end to all arbitrary detentions and calls for verifiable public access to information on detainees and amnesty beneficiaries.
• The IACHR urges Venezuela to restore democratic order and the rule of law, and calls for international pressure for free and transparent elections.
• The IACHR reiterates its readiness to conduct an in loco visit to observe the human rights situation. https://foropenal.com/venezuela-cidh-urge-la-liberacion-inmediata-e-incondicional-de-todas-las-personas-detenidas-por-motivos-politicos/