They were charged with the crimes of incitement to rebellion, mutiny, outrage, among others.
24 sergeants of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) who rose up on January 21, 2019, received sentences ranging from 7 to 15 years in prison.
The information was confirmed by relatives and representatives of non-governmental organizations that provided legal assistance to the military officers on trial.
The uprising of the GNB agents occurred two days before the then deputy Juan Guaidó (Popular Will) proclaimed himself president of Venezuela.
The trial against the 24 ended this Thursday morning at the Center for Military Processors (Cenapromil) located in Ramo Verde, Miranda.
Sergeant Luis Bandres, leader of that uprising, was sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison, according to what was investigated by the Public Ministry. While the other sergeants received sentences of 7 years in prison.
The crimes charged were incitement to rebellion, mutiny, theft of effects belonging to the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (Fanb), outrage and disobedience.
The trial began in early February this year.
