Court Holds Trial for Nélida Sánchez in Absence Amid Controversial Charges

Nélida Sánchez, from the Asociación civil Súmate, faces controversial charges related to Terrorism as her trial begins in absentia, raising concerns over judicial fairness.

• The trial for Nélida Sánchez, Coordinadora Nacional de Formación Electoral of Asociación civil Súmate, commenced on October 11, 2023, nearly a year after authorization for prosecution was granted.
• Sánchez is accused of Delict related to her electoral training activities, which have drawn scrutiny as politically motivated charges amidst Venezuelas tense political climate.
• Her lawyer has argued that the trials proceedings lack transparency, emphasizing the implications for civil society organizations like Asociación civil Súmate in Venezuela.