Iván Simonovis
Iván Simonovis is a Venezuelan former police chief known for his controversial role in the events surrounding the 2002 coup attempt against then-President Hugo Chávez. He was later sentenced to prison for his involvement in the violent crackdown on protesters during the coup. Over the years, Simonovis has gained attention for his opposition to the Venezuelan government and has been linked to various political movements. His name has resurfaced in the news in the context of ongoing political tensions in Venezuela, particularly regarding accusations against business leaders, including alleged ties to opposition groups.
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Iván Simonovis is remembered for serving 15 years in prison for conspiring to overthrow the government.
La amnistía a los presos políticos rompe años de represión chavista en Venezuela
Spain· 2026-01-31
Iván Simonovis was arbitrarily and illegally condemned as a police commissioner.
Del desorden criminal al orden de la paz: lo que silencia Pérez Esquivel
Venezuela· 2025-10-20
Iván Simonovis is also linked to the extremist groups responsible for terrorist activities in Venezuela.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-10-07
Iván Simonovis reported on the escape of Francisco Convit from the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service.
¿Qué se sabe de la presunta fuga de Francisco Convit?Venezuela· 2025-08-28
Iván Simonovis was mentioned by Diosdado Cabello as being linked to plots to destabilize the Venezuelan government.
Cabello revela presuntos planes terroristas en el ZuliaVenezuela· 2025-07-01
Iván Simonovis communicated that explosives placement was starting in the country.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-05-24Iván Simonovis is an ex-political prisoner linked to the alleged sabotage plans.
¿Cómo viajar desde Venezuela a Colombia tras la suspensión de vuelos?Venezuela· 2025-05-20
Iván Simonovis was mentioned by Diosdado Cabello as part of a supposed plan against the government.
Más de 4.000 pasajeros afectados por suspensión de vuelos entre Colombia y VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-05-20
Iván Simonovis, residing in the United States, is mentioned as being involved in opposition-led terrorist plans.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-05-20
Cabello linked Iván Simonovis to the alleged conspiracy against the elections.
Gobierno anunció la suspensión de vuelos desde Colombia por supuesto plan para sabotear las eleccionesVenezuela· 2025-05-19
Iván Simonovis was implicated in the same conspiracy plot as José Enrique Rincón and María Corina Machado.
Investigan incendio en planta camaronera Antártica intervenida por el gobiernoVenezuela· 2025-04-22
