As Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro begins another term, political repression remains a pressing issue. Activist Jesus Armas was detained following a vigil for political prisoners, alongside many who were recently arrested in an electoral crackdown. Despite the release of some prisoners, human rights organizations emphasize that this is not indicative of a reduction in state repression. The cycle of imprisonment continues, as seen with cases like Armas, which leaves families in distress, longing for the return of missing loved ones.
Every day is exhausting. It's distressing to have a person who is missing, to never be able to see them, to not know how they are or what conditions they are in.
The effect is a revolving door. Human rights groups warn that the release of prisoners does not indicate an easing of Venezuela's repression.
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