Edison José Torres Fernández

Edison José Torres Fernández

politician Venezuela

Edison José Torres Fernández was a 52-year-old police officer in Venezuela, who served for over two decades in the state police of Portuguesa. He was arrested on December 9, 2025, for allegedly sharing critical messages about the Venezuelan regime and the local governor, facing charges of treason and conspiracy. His death under state custody on January 10, 2026, sparked outrage among human rights organizations and opposition groups, highlighting ongoing concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Venezuela.

Born on Jan 10, 1973 (53 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
64,039
Power
609$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,314,768 4,063 $76,000 72$
Argentina 1 5.00 0.09% +10% 45,195,774 44,349 $450,000 442$
Ecuador 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 17,643,060 15,627 $108,000 96$
Totals 3 67,153,602 64,039 $634,000 610$
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Recent Mentions

Panama Panama: Edison José Torres Fernández was a police officer who died while detained, raising concerns about the treatment of political prisoners. 5

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Familiares de presos políticos en Venezuela temen que ‘haya más muertos’ y exigen libertad

Argentina Argentina: Edison José Torres Fernández, a police officer, died under state custody in Venezuela after being arrested for sharing critical messages against the regime. 5

Clarín: denuncian la muerte de un opositor bajo custodia del régimen de Maduro, mientras se esperan nuevas liberaciones de presos políticos