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Inter-American Court Hears Venezuela Killing Case
Inter-American Court begins hearing over 2002 Caracas killings that killed 19 people.
In brief
Inter-American Court begins hearing over 2002 Caracas killings that killed 19 people. Inter-American Court holds first public hearing in Venezuela's 2002 Caracas killing case where 19 died. Originally reported by MercoPress.
First public hearing
Inter-American Court held first public hearing in case over April 11, 2002 Caracas killings that killed 19 people.
“There has been no investigation in Venezuela into these events. There is total impunity that persists to this day”
Case background
Case known as Trujillo et al. v. Venezuela brought by Foro Penal lawyers Alfredo Romero and Gonzalo Himiob.
Court referral
Inter-American Commission referred case to Court on July 9, 2024 after finding Venezuelan state violated rights to life, personal integrity, assembly, and judicial guarantees.
Current status
Only people convicted were Metropolitan Police officers released this year and police commissioner Iván Simonovis in exile.
The takeaway
Inter-American Court holds first public hearing in Venezuela's 2002 Caracas killing case where 19 died.
