# Inter-American Court Hears Venezuela Killing Case

> Inter-American Court begins hearing over 2002 Caracas killings that killed 19 people.
- Title: Inter-American Court Hears Venezuela Killing Case · MercoPress
- Summary: Inter-American Court begins hearing over 2002 Caracas killings that killed 19 people. Inter-American Court holds first public hearing in Venezuela's 2002…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/16/inter-american-court-hears-case-over-the-april-11-2002-killings-in-caracas
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Inter-American Court holds first public hearing in Venezuela's 2002 Caracas killing case where 19 died.