Vente Venezuela Reports 30 Arbitrary Arrests Amid Rising Repression in October

Vente Venezuela reported that at least 30 individuals have been arbitrarily arrested in October, underscoring escalating repression by the State amid ongoing human rights concerns.

• In October, Vente Venezuela documented at least 30 arbitrary arrests across various regions, including Lara (state) and Anzoátegui, highlighting the states ongoing crackdown on dissent.
• Of the 30 reported arrests, only three individuals have been released, leaving 27 still detained, further raising alarms over human rights violations by the State.
• The alarming trend of arbitrary detentions comes as the United Nations Human Rights Committee continues to scrutinize Venezuelas human rights record amidst rising political repression.