The coordinator The national electoral committee member of Súmate, who was arrested on August 26, was brought to court without the presence of her lawyers. Her family members are unaware of the crimes she has been charged with, as well as the detention center.
On the afternoon of Friday, August 30, Súmate reported that relatives of Nélida Sánchez, national coordinator of Citizen Electoral Training for that organization, were notified of the lawyer’s appearance in court.
“She was presented yesterday with the assistance of a public defender and without the presence of her lawyers. They are trying to contact the Public Defender’s Office to find out the charges and where she will be held,” Súmate posted on the social network X.
Sanchez was detained by the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (Sebin) on Monday, August 26, and initially transferred to El Helicoide prison in Caracas.
Relatives of Nélida Sanchez, Coordinator of @sumate and human rights defender were informed that she was presented yesterday with the assistance of a public defender and without the presence of her lawyers. They are trying to contact the public defender’s office to find out the charges and where she will be held. pic.twitter.com/Vj2B5j1vyn
— AC Join us (@Sumate) August 30, 2024
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In a statement released on August 29, the organization called for her immediate release and warned that the defender suffers from several chronic illnesses, including a heart condition, which causes chronic circulatory problems, in addition to suffering from fibromyalgia and asthma.
“We ask that he be provided with and ensured the daily medical care and treatment required, in order to guarantee his human and constitutional right to life,” Súmate demanded.
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