[Venezuela] Protests: Peaceful protest

On 15 April 2025, in Caracas - Libertador (Distrito Capital), nearly 80 relatives of Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States to a prison in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act protested to demand proof that their loved ones were still alive and answers from the Venezuelan government about its strategy to ensure their return. They claimed to have lost contact with their relatives a month ago. The demonstrators marched from Bolivar Square to the Miraflores Presidential Palace. They called on both the Venezuelan and Salvadoran governments to respect due process and allow communication with the detainees. They also urged the Venezuelan government to act more swiftly and provide regular updates on its efforts to secure their release. The protesters claimed that the lawyers hired by the Venezuelan state to represent their relatives have not responded to their inquiries.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-15

Country

Venezuela

Event type

protest

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