New Wave of Arbitrary Arrests Reported in Venezuela's Trujillo State

A surge in arbitrary arrests has been reported in Trujillo (state), Venezuela, as El Comité por la Libertad de los Presos Políticos en Venezuela highlights ongoing persecution amid rising concerns over terrorism and organized crime.

• On October 13, El Comité por la Libertad de los Presos Políticos en Venezuela reported numerous arbitrary arrests in Trujillo (state), raising alarms about state-sponsored terrorism against dissenters.
• The wave of detentions is believed to be part of a broader strategy by the Governor to suppress political opposition and quell organized crime in the region.
• José Gregorio Hernández, a notable figure from Trujillo (state) soon to be declared a saint, is being used to further political narratives amidst these human rights violations.