- The CLIPPVE warned about the movement in the early hours of Sunday, November 10
The non-governmental organization (NGO) Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners of Venezuela (CLIPPVE) warned in the early hours of Sunday, November 10, about the arrival of buses to the Yare 3 prison, in the state of Miranda, for the possible transfer of political prisoners to other prisons.
The NGO indicated that the prison authorities mobilized 60 people who were held in Tower 4 of the prison complex to board the buses. According to CLIPPVE’s complaint, there are political prisoners in that tower who were detained after the post-election protests in Venezuela and who were registered on July 29.
“At this time 9:15 am, relatives are still waiting outside Yare 3. The information they have is that the political prisoners would be transferred to the Tocorón and Tocuyito prisons,” CLIPPVE wrote on its X (Twitter) account.
Several human rights organizations have denounced the transfer of prisoners in the early hours of the morning, without family members being notified of the decision.
On November 7, relatives of political prisoners who were interned in the Tocorón prison, in the state of Aragua, They held a vigil that ended the next day to ask for his freedom. The Clippve called this demonstration and several relatives shouted slogans demanding that the Venezuelan State have a “Christmas without political prisoners.”
“All the relatives of the political prisoners held in the Tocorón penitentiary center are united in one feeling, mainly asking God to give us the prompt release of our relatives in this holiday season,” said one of the relatives who was present at the vigil.
Political prisoners in Venezuela
In Venezuela there are 1,963 political prisoners, according to the records of the NGO Foro Penal in a report released on November 9. Of this number, 69 are teenagers.
The organization also warned that, to date, there are 243 women who are political prisoners and 1,720 men. Foro Penal highlighted that of the 1,963 people, 1,801 are civilians, while 162 are military.
He reported that this is the highest recorded number of prisoners for political reasons in Venezuela since the 21st century.
Among those detained are political leaders, press workers, soldiers, civilians, adolescents, lawyers and human rights activists or defenders.
The organization’s lawyers have denounced that the majority of these political prisoners are accused of the crime of terrorism, a measure that has also been attributed to the adolescents, who, according to Foro Penal, are between 14 and 17 years old. .
What are the penalties for the crime of terrorism in Venezuela?
The Organic Law against Organized Crime and Financing of Terrorism, approved in Venezuela on April 30, 2012, punishes those accused with 25 to 30 years in prison.
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**Interview with Ana Pérez, spokesperson for the Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners of Venezuela (CLIPPVE)**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Ana. Could you explain the recent situation at Yare 3 prison that prompted CLIPPVE to issue a warning?
**Ana Pérez:** Thank you for having me. Early on November 10, we received reports about the mobilization of buses to Yare 3 prison in Miranda. Our organization quickly alerted the public because there were indications that around 60 political prisoners held in Tower 4 of the complex were being prepared for transfer to other facilities, specifically to Tocorón and Tocuyito prisons.
**Editor:** What do we know about the political prisoners who are potentially affected by this transfer?
**Ana Pérez:** The individuals in question include political prisoners detained during the post-election protests in Venezuela. Many of them were registered on July 29, and their continued detention illustrates the challenging climate for political dissidents in the country. The situation is critical, especially since family members have not been informed about these transfers, which adds to their already significant distress.
**Editor:** How are families and civil rights organizations responding to this development?
**Ana Pérez:** Families of the prisoners are understandably anxious and frustrated. As of the last communication at around 9:15 am, relatives were still waiting outside the prison, desperate for information. Several human rights organizations and advocates have been calling attention to this situation, highlighting that these transfers often occur without any notification or regard for the family members’ rights and emotional well-being.
**Editor:** In light of the recent vigil held by relatives of political prisoners, what message do you hope to convey to the public?
**Ana Pérez:** The vigil, which took place from November 7 to 8, was a heartfelt plea for the freedom of our loved ones. We want the public to understand the human cost of political repression in Venezuela and to advocate for a “Christmas without political prisoners.” Our families are unified in hope and resilience, and we urge the international community to support our cause in any way they can.
**Editor:** Thank you, Ana. Is there anything else you would like to add?
**Ana Pérez:** Yes, it’s essential for the global community to remain aware of these issues. Currently, there are about 1,963 political prisoners in Venezuela, and their stories need to be told. Awareness can lead to action, and we hope that together, we can pressure the Venezuelan government to respect human rights and release those unjustly imprisoned.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Ana. We appreciate your time and the important work that CLIPPVE is doing.
