Opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa received a visit from his children. The oldest, Ramón Guanipa, confirmed on Sunday that the authorities They were allowed access to the prison where their father is detained for almost a year now.
“I want to inform you that this weekend the Guanipa Linares brothers were finally able to visit my father. I can confirm that Juan Pablo Guanipa He is in good physical condition and is firmer and stronger than ever,” the young man said in a statement posted on social networks.
He indicated that like the families of other political prisoners in Venezuela, They have had practically no contact with their father since they arrested him, in May 2025. Months ago he could only see him for 20 minutes, he said.
“It was a very emotional moment for everyone. My family has been separated since Dad went into hiding a year and a half ago. I am sure that soon we will be able to repeat the family hug, but this time at home and with dad in full freedom,” he said.
Ramón Guanipa demanded the immediate release of all political prisoners in Venezuela.
The regime accuses Juan Pablo Guanipa of participating in an alleged plan to boycott the regional and legislative elections held in May 2025.
The opponent worked closely with María Corina Machado, with whom he campaigned for Edmundo González Urrutia for the presidential elections of July 28, 2024.
In Maracaibo they demanded the release of Guanipa
On the same Sunday, dozens of people They gathered in a square in Maracaibo to demand the freedom of Juan Pablo Guanipa.
Avilio Troconiz, president of Primero Justicia in Zulia, highlighted that Guanipa has been a leader who has fought for a free Venezuela, and He asked that his right to freedom be recognized.
They also demanded freedom for other detainees, such as former regional deputy Eduardo Labrador. In addition, celebrated the release of hundreds of political prisoners in recent weeks, among them Javier Tarazona, director of the NGO Fundaredes, detained for more than four years.
Organizations such as Foro Penal have clarified that Most of these releases are not full, since those released face restrictions such as the prohibition of leaving the country, limited statements to the media and periodic appearances in court.
The acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced on Friday a proposed amnesty law to free political prisoners from 1999 to the present, although it is unknown when and how the measure will be fully applied.
