Óscar Pérez

IACHR Examines Human Rights Violations in Venezuela: Óscar Pérez and El Junquito Massacre Cases

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The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) recently convened a hearing to examine the 2018 death of Óscar Pérez and six others during a security operation in El Junquito, Venezuela. The session, held as part of the commission’s 191st Period of Sessions, provided a platform for family members and human rights advocates to present testimony … Read more

Óscar Pérez Documentary Premieres in Madrid: The Story of Venezuela’s Defiant Ex-Inspector

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Madrid is set to host the premiere of Óscar, a documentary chronicling the life and controversial death of Venezuelan ex-inspector Óscar Pérez, on April 19, 2026. The film, directed by Venezuelan filmmaker Vanessa Whaite, promises a detailed reconstruction of Pérez’s journey from a decorated law enforcement officer to a fugitive accused of challenging the Nicolás … Read more