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Mother's Year-Long Search Ends with Confirmation of Political Prisoner's Death

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After nearly ten months of uncertainty, Carmen Teresa Navas confirmed the death of her son, Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, a political prisoner in Venezuela. Detained since January 3, 2025, he passed away on July 24, 2025, from complications related to his imprisonment. Navas, 82, had tirelessly sought information about her son, who was accused of terrorism and was her primary financial supporter. His death highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Venezuela, with 19 political prisoners reported dead since 2014. The Venezuelan government has initiated a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Quero's death, while human rights organizations express outrage over the treatment of political detainees.

Key Details: • Víctor Quero was detained on January 3, 2025, and died on July 24, 2025. • Carmen Teresa Navas has been searching for her son for over a year. • The Venezuelan government is investigating the circumstances of Quero's death. • Foro Penal reports over 450 political prisoners currently detained in Venezuela.

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