Hundreds of people remain arbitrarily detained for political reasons in Venezuela

Omissions

• The specific numbers cited by human rights organizations are 454 (as of April 27, 2026, per Foro Penal) and 485 (as of April 6, 2026, per Amnesty International citing Foro Penal)
• The sources are dated after the session date but contain data from before April 29, 2026 that the MEP could have known through direct monitoring of the situation

Sources

• PrimaryAmnesty InternationalAccording to the local organization Foro Penal, as of 6 April 2026, 485 people remain arbitrarily detained for political reasons in Venezuela
• PrimaryForo Penal (via Instagram post)Balance de Presos Politicos en Venezuela al 27/04/2026: Total presos politicos: 454 (Hombres: 410)
• PrimaryForo Penal (via Facebook post)Balance de Presos Politicos en Venezuela al 27/04/2026 por Foro Penal: Total presos politicos: 454