Alfredo Ruiz
Alfredo Ruiz is the Defensor del Pueblo of Venezuela, an institution responsible for protecting human rights within the country. Recently, he highlighted alarming statistics regarding gender-based violence in Venezuela, reporting 845 cases in 2024 alone, as part of an international observance for Women's Day. Ruiz's work emphasizes the need for improved legal protections and support systems for victims of violence, particularly in regions like Zulia and Apure, where the majority of cases have been reported. His advocacy aims to raise awareness and push for systemic changes to combat gender-based violence effectively.
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Ruiz resigned from his position as the head of the Ombudsman's Office.
Renuncia el fiscal general de Venezuela, señalado de servir a Maduro - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-02-26
Alfredo Ruiz resigned from his position as head of the Defensoría del Pueblo.
Venezuela | Tarek William Saab: Renuncia el fiscal general, señalado de servir a Nicolás Maduro | Delcy Rodríguez | Defensoría del Pueblo | Últimas
Peru· 2026-02-26
Alfredo Ruiz has also resigned from his position as the Ombudsman.
Dimite el fiscal de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab
Spain· 2026-02-26
Alfredo Ruiz is remembered for his low profile and lack of management at the head of the Defensoría del Pueblo.
el fiscal que lideró la justicia chavista por una década deja el cargo
Uruguay· 2026-02-26
Alfredo Ruiz is the former Ombudsman of Venezuela who also resigned alongside Tarek William Saab.
El fiscal general y el defensor del pueblo de Venezuela renuncian
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-25Alfredo Ruiz also submitted his resignation as the Defender of the People in Venezuela.
Renunció Tarek William Saab, fiscal general del régimen de Venezuela; defensor del pueblo, Alfredo Ruiz, también saldrá del cargo: esto se sabe
Colombia· 2026-02-25Alfredo Ruiz has been criticized for his management of the Defensoría del Pueblo, which has been marked by a lack of independence and failure to uphold human rights.
La Defensoría del Pueblo en Venezuela: el Argos dormido ante la crisis de derechos humanos
Venezuela· 2025-05-19
Alfredo Ruiz, the defender of the people, reported on the number of gender violence complaints received by his institution.
Se registraron 845 denuncias y peticiones relacionadas con violencia de género en 2024Venezuela· 2025-03-08