Resolution No. 27/25
PM 247-25 - Lucas Jonas Hunter, Venezuela

On March 22, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures to Lucas Jonas Hunter. It was reported that Lucas Jonas Hunter is a French and United States citizen, works as an investment analyst and does not speak Spanish. On January 7, 2025, he got lost while riding his motorcycle near Paraguanchón, Guajira department, in northern Colombia, and was detained by officials of the Venezuelan Bolivarian National Guard at the border control. Since that date, his whereabouts are unknown. The Commission took into consideration that the whereabouts of the beneficiary are unknown, that it is not possible to ascertain the conditions in which he is, that communication between the beneficiary and the countries of which he is a national has not been guaranteed, preventing consular authorities, legal representatives and lawyers in Venezuela from providing him with support and assistance.

After analyzing the available information, the IACHR, in accordance with Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, requested that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of the beneficiary. In particular,
   1. inform whether the beneficiary is in the custody of the State and the circumstances of his detention; or the measures taken to determine his whereabouts or fate;
   2. specify whether the beneficiary was brought before a competent court to review his detention if he has been charged with a crime;
   3. expressly indicate the court that reportedly hears his criminal case, if any, or the reasons why he has not been released to date;
   4. allow the beneficiary to communicate with his family and trusted legal representatives, giving them full access to his criminal file, if any;
   5. report whether the beneficiary has been provided with access to a translator or interpreter in order to gain accurate knowledge of his situation and exercise his rights; and
   6. allow the beneficiary to communicate with his countries of nationality; and
2. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that gave rise to this precautionary measure, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Resolution No. 21/25
PM 143-25 - Carlos Marcelino Chancellor Ferrer, Venezuela

On February 28, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of Carlos Marcelino Chancellor Ferrer, considering that he is in a serious and urgent situation given that his rights to life, personal integrity, and health face a risk of irreparable harm in Venezuela. According to the request, the beneficiary, 65 years old, is an opposition politician and former mayor of the municipality of Sifontes, in the state of Bolívar. He has been detained since August 6, 2024, following the post-election context in Venezuela. To date, he remains without access to medical care for his illnesses. For its part, the State did not provide information to the IACHR. Under these circumstances, based on Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life, personal integrity, and health of Carlos Marcelino Chancellor Ferrer;
2. implement sufficient measures to ensure that the beneficiary’s detention conditions are compatible with applicable international standards. In particular, the following:
   1. immediately carry out a medical assessment of his health situation and guarantee access to the necessary medical care;
   2. facilitate contact with his trusted lawyer, giving him access to the criminal file that is being processed against the beneficiary; and
   3. inform the representation about the reasons for which the beneficiary continues to be deprived of liberty and the judicial decisions regarding his legal situation;
3. consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiary and his representatives; and
4. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that gave rise to this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Resolution No. 15/25
PM 45-25 - Daniel García Morillo, Venezuela

On February 18, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures to Daniel García Morillo. It was reported that on January 9, 2025, the beneficiary was deprived of his liberty by members of the Bolivarian National Guard in Maracaibo, Zulia state. From that moment on, his location has been unknown. In addition, they reported that the beneficiary suffers from Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a bleeding disorder that reportedly requires constant and adequate medical attention.

When assessing the decision, the Commission took into account that the beneficiary's whereabouts are unknown, that it is not possible to ensure the conditions in which he finds himself or consider that he has the minimum guarantees necessary to protect his fundamental rights, and that family members do not have the possibility of requesting protection measures at the domestic level or ensuring that the required actions are taken to locate the beneficiary.

Having analyzed the information available, pursuant to the provisions of Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, the IACHR requested that Venezuela

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of Daniel García Morillo. In particular, among others, disclose whether Daniel García Morillo is in the custody of the State and if so for what charges and by what legal authority as well as the circumstances of his detention;
2. promote the necessary measures to ensure that the conditions of detention of the beneficiary are compatible with the applicable international standards on the matter, including:
   1. guaranteeing regular contact with and access to his family members, his trusted attorneys and representatives;
   2. provide official information on the legal situation of the beneficiary in the framework of the criminal proceedings in which he is allegedly involved, such as the reasons why he has not been released to date, and whether he has been brought before a court for the review of his detention; and
   3. immediately carry out a medical assessment of his health situation and guarantee access to necessary medical care;
3. consult and agree upon the measures to be implemented with the beneficiary and his representatives; and
4. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that gave rise to this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Resolution No. 10/25
PM 27-25 - Jesús Gabriel Useche Moncada, Venezuela

On January 30, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of Jesús Gabriel Useche Moncada, after considering that he is in a serious and urgent situation since his rights to life and personal integrity face a risk of irreparable harm in Venezuela. According to the request, the 19 year-old beneficiary, who has an intellectual disability, was detained on January 9, 2025, during the demonstrations in Venezuela. To date, he remains isolated and incommunicado, with no information on the conditions of his detention or his current state of health. For its part, the State did not provide information to the IACHR. Under these circumstances, based on Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, the Commission requested that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life, personal integrity, and health of Jesús Gabriel Useche Moncada;
2. promote the necessary measures to ensure that the conditions of detention of the beneficiary are compatible with the applicable international standards on the matter, particularly taking into account his disability, inter alia:
   1. guarantee regular contact with and access to his family members, trusted lawyers, and representatives;
   2. provide official information about the legal situation of the beneficiary in the framework of the criminal proceedings in which he is allegedly involved, such as the reasons for which he has not been released to date, and whether he has been brought before a court for the review of his detention;
   3. immediately carry out a medical assessment of his health situation and guarantee access to necessary medical care;
3. consult and agree upon the measures to be implemented with the beneficiary and his representatives; and
4. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that gave rise to this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Resolution No. 8/25
PM 25-25, 26-25 - Víctor Manuel Borjas Albornoz and Manuel Alejandro Muñoz Camacho, Venezuela

On January 26, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of Víctor Manuel Borjas Albornoz and Manuel Alejandro Muñoz Camacho, after considering that they are in a serious and urgent situation presenting a risk of irreparable harm to their rights in Venezuela. It was alleged that the beneficiaries are political and human rights activists in Venezuela. On January 9, 2025, they were detained by State security authorities during nationwide protests. Since their detentions, their whereabouts have not been known nor have they had contact with their relatives and/or legal representatives. The Commission also assessed that the State did not provide any information regarding the measures adopted to mitigate the beneficiaries’ risk or regarding the actions taken to determine their location. Pursuant to Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to safeguard the rights to life and personal integrity of Víctor Manuel Borjas Albornoz and Manuel Alejandro Muñoz Camacho. In particular, officially report whether they are in the custody of the State and the circumstances of their detention; or, the measures taken to determine their respective whereabouts or fate;
2. establish the necessary measures to ensure that the beneficiaries’ detention conditions are compatible with the applicable international standards on the matter, including:
   1. guaranteeing regular contact with and access to their family members, lawyers, and representatives; and
   2. officially report on their legal situation in the framework of the criminal process in which they are said to be involved, as well as the reasons why they have not been released to date, and whether they have been presented to a court for review of their detention;
3. consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiaries and their representatives; and
4. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that led to this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Resolution No. 7/25
PM 205-24 - Carlos Julio Rojas, Venezuela

On January 20, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of journalist and social activist Carlos Julio Rojas, upon considering that he is at serious and urgent risk of irreparable harm to his rights in Venezuela. On April 15, 2024, he was detained by Venezuelan security forces. Since his deprivation of liberty, he has not been allowed access to a trusted lawyer and has not had contact with his relatives since July 28, 2024. It was reported that the beneficiary allegedly suffers from diseases and there is no official information on his detention or health conditions. For its part, the State did not provide information to the IACHR. Under these circumstances, based on Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life, personal integrity, and health of Carlos Julio Rojas, in accordance with the applicable international standards;
2. implement the necessary measures to ensure that his detention conditions are compatible with the applicable international standards on the matter, in particular:
   1. guarantee regular contact with and access to his family members, lawyers, and representatives; ii) provide official information on the legal situation of the beneficiary in the framework of the criminal process in which he is said to be involved; iii. immediately carry out a medical evaluation of his health and guarantee access to the necessary medical care;
3. consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiary and his representatives; and
4. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that led to this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Resolution No. 6/25
PM 1271-24 - Gustavo de los Reyes Ruiz, his wife, and son, Venezuela

On January 20, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of Gustavo de los Reyes Ruiz, his wife, and son, after considering that they are in a serious and urgent situation given that their rights to life and personal integrity face a risk of irreparable harm in Venezuela. According to the request, the proposed beneficiaries are being harassed by Venezuelan State security agents due to their political activity and affiliation with the opposition party “Vente Venezuela” in the country. For its part, the State did not provide information to the IACHR. Under these circumstances, based on Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of the beneficiaries;
2. ensure the corresponding measures to guarantee that they can continue to carry out their political participation activities without being subjected to threats, harassment, or acts of violence in the exercise thereof. In particular, the State must ensure that its agents respect the rights and personal integrity of the beneficiaries in accordance with the standards established by international human rights law, as well as in relation to acts of risk attributable to third parties;
3. report on existing criminal investigations against them; exhibit the judicial arrest warrants that exist, if any; and allow them to have security guarantees in the development of the eventual investigations;
4. consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiaries and their representatives; and
5. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that gave rise to this precautionary measure, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Resolution No. 3/25
PM 16-25 - Carlos José Correa Barros, Venezuela

On January 10, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of Carlos José Correa Barros, after considering that he is in a serious and urgent situation given that his rights to life and personal integrity face a risk of irreparable harm in Venezuela. According to the request, he is a human rights defender and executive director of the organization Espacio Público, who was allegedly detained on January 7, 2025, by security authorities of the State of Venezuela. His whereabouts are currently unknown. The State did not provide information to the IACHR. Under these circumstances, based on Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of Carlos José Correa Barros. In particular, provide official information on whether he is in the custody of the State and the circumstances of his detention, or on the measures taken to determine his whereabouts or fate;
2. implement the necessary measures so that the beneficiary can carry out his human rights defense activities without being subjected to threats, stigmatizing and disqualifying statements, harassment, or acts of violence;
3. establish the necessary measures to ensure that the conditions of detention of the beneficiary are compatible with the applicable international standards on the matter, including:
   1. guaranteeing regular contact and access to his family members, his attorneys, and representatives;
   2. provide official information on the legal situation of the beneficiary in the framework of the criminal proceedings in which he is allegedly involved, such as the reasons why he has not been released to date, and whether he has been brought before a court for a review of his detention; and
   3. immediately carry out a medical assessment of his health situation and guarantee access to the necessary medical care;
4. consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiary and his representatives; and
5. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that gave rise to this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Resolution No. 2/25
PM 1438-24 - Alberto Trentini, Venezuela

On January 7, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of Alberto Trentini, considering that he is in a serious and urgent situation given that his rights to life and personal integrity face a risk of irreparable harm in Venezuela. According to the request, the proposed beneficiary is an Italian national and a humanitarian worker of the NGO “Humanity and Inclusion,” in Venezuela. He was detained on November 15, 2024, by Venezuelan authorities at the checkpoint of Guasdualito, Venezuela. Since that date, his whereabouts have been unknown. The State did not provide information to the IACHR. Therefore, pursuant to Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, it requests that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of the beneficiary. In particular, officially report whether he is in custody of the State and the circumstances of his detention; or else, the measures taken to determine his whereabouts or fate;
2. establish the necessary measures to ensure that the beneficiary’s detention conditions are compatible with the applicable international standards on the matter, including:
   1. guaranteeing regular contact with and access to his family members, lawyers, and representatives, and allow the beneficiary to communicate with his country of nationality;
   2. officially report on the legal situation of the beneficiary in the framework of the criminal process in which he is said to be involved, as well as the reasons why he has not been released to date and if a court has reviewed his detention; and
   3. immediately carry out a medical evaluation of his health and guarantee access to the necessary medical care;
3. consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiary and his representatives; and
4. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that led to the adoption of this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Resolution No. 1/25
PM 1432-24 - Nahuel Agustín Gallo, Venezuela

On January 1, 2025, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of Nahuel Agustín Gallo after considering that he is in a serious and urgent situation, given that his rights to life and personal integrity face a risk of irreparable harm in Venezuela. According to the request, the proposed beneficiary is a First Corporal of the National Gendarmerie in Argentina, and was detained on December 8, 2024, at the Francisco de Paula Santander International Bridge, in Ureña, Venezuela. Since that date, his whereabouts, the conditions of his detention and state of health have been unknown. The State did not provide information to the IACHR. Consequently, based on Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of the beneficiary. In particular,
   1. inform whether the beneficiary is in the custody of the State and the circumstances of his detention; or the measures taken to determine his whereabouts or fate;
   2. specify whether the beneficiary was brought before a competent court to review his detention if he has been charged with a crime;
   3. expressly indicate the court that reportedly hears his criminal case, if any, or the reasons why he has not been released to date;
   4. allow the beneficiary to communicate with his family and trusted legal representatives, giving them full access to his criminal file, if any; and
   5. allow the beneficiary to communicate with his country of nationality; and
2. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged events that led to the adoption of this precautionary measure, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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