Jesús Armas
Jesús Armas is a political prisoner in Venezuela, currently detained under circumstances that have led to significant public outcry regarding his treatment and the treatment of other political detainees in the country. His case has brought attention to the broader issue of human rights violations in Venezuela, particularly the prohibition of family visits that has left many prisoners without contact with their loved ones for months on end.
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Jesus Armas, a professor and human rights activist, was arrested and accused of terrorism, which he denies.
Venezuela's students reclaim the streets after years of oppression
Guyana· 2026-05-29
Jesús Armas is a political leader who was recently released from prison.
Venezuela lleva a cabo las primeras liberaciones plenas de presos políticos tras la amnistía
Spain· 2026-02-24
Jesús Armas is a prominent opposition leader who was released after 14 months in prison.
‘Big step forwards’: emboldened activists take to the streets of Venezuela | Venezuela
United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Jesús Armas was also released from prison and participated in a caravan supporting families of political prisoners.
Diosdado Cabello a Juan Pablo Guanipa: “Si él viola la medida de casa por cárcel, tendrá que regresar a la cárcel” | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-02-12
Jesús Armas joined Juan Pablo Guanipa in leading a caravan in support of political prisoners.
María Corina Machado denunció el secuestro de un dirigente opositor recién liberado
Argentina· 2026-02-09
Jesús Armas is an activist and former opposition councilman.
Venezuela frees key opposition figures after US demands. Here’s the latest on the release of political prisoners
United States· 2026-02-09
Jesús Armas is a political prisoner whose girlfriend, Sairam Rivas, advocated for his release.
canonización de José Gregorio Hernández y Carmen Rendiles se convierte en clamor por la liberación de los presos políticos
Colombia· 2025-10-20
Jesús Armas, a former councilman, was able to contact his family after nearly 10 months of unjust detention.
Enrique Márquez recibió visita en la cárcel tras meses aislado
Venezuela· 2025-10-10
Jesús Armas is a political prisoner whose partner is Sairam Rivas.
'Son ejemplo de la brutalidad de la represión'Colombia· 2025-09-22
Jesús Armas is also facing prolonged isolation as a punishment for being a political prisoner.
Andreína Baduel denuncia que en El Rodeo I se negaron a recibir los medicamentos que necesita su hermanoVenezuela· 2025-09-10
Jesús Armas is a political leader in Venezuela who has been jailed by the government.
El chavismo impone con puño de hierro su poder absoluto en VenezuelaSpain· 2025-07-28
Jesús Armas is a political leader and human rights defender who has been arbitrarily detained for seven months in isolation.
Jesús Armas cumple siete meses detenido en aislamientoVenezuela· 2025-07-10
Jesus Armas is highlighted as a Venezuelan activist kidnapped by the Maduro regime after disputed presidential elections.
Civil society calls for stronger human rights protections during formal dialogue with leaders at 55th OAS General Assembly
Unknown· 2025-06-26
Jesús Armas is a political prisoner whose partner, Sairam Rivas, is advocating for his release.
Piden a la UE mediar por la liberación de los presos políticos en VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-05-10
Jesús Armas is mentioned as a political prisoner whose partner is Sairam Rivas.
Piden a la UE intervenir por la liberación de los presos políticos en VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-05-10Jesús Armas is a political prisoner mentioned in connection with Sairam Rivas.
Andreina Baduel denuncia hostigamiento de cuerpos de seguridad frente a su viviendaVenezuela· 2025-05-09
Jesús Armas is listed as one of the political prisoners currently in isolation, according to Velásquez.
Andrés Velásquez: “Próximo 25 de mayo será un paro ciudadano contra la farsa electoral”Venezuela· 2025-05-06
Jesús Armas is a former councilman who was detained in December.
Manifestarán frente a cinco embajadas para exigir la libertad de los presos políticosVenezuela· 2025-04-29Jesús Armas is listed as a political prisoner whose family has faced difficulties in locating him.
Amnistía Internacional exigió la liberación de los presos políticos en VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-04-27
Jesús Armas is a political leader who was admitted to Stanford University for a master's degree in international politics but may lose this opportunity due to his unjust detention.
Jesús Armas podría perder su cupo para realizar una maestría en StanfordVenezuela· 2025-04-18Sairam Rivas is the partner of activist Jesús Armas, who is involved in advocating for political prisoners in Venezuela.
Sairam Rivas: “Exigimos coherencia en derechos para migrantes y presos políticos en Venezuela”Venezuela· 2025-03-28Jesús Armas is an opposition politician who has been arbitrarily detained for 100 days.
Jesús Armas cumple 100 días de detención arbitrariaVenezuela· 2025-03-19Jesús Armas was arrested on December 10 and is mentioned in the context of the protests for political prisoners.
Quinto día de protesta: familiares de los presos políticos exigen investigar tratos crueles e inhumanosVenezuela· 2025-02-28
Jesús Armas is a political prisoner whose partner is actively advocating for his rights.
Familiares de presos políticos en Venezuela: «La denuncia pública puede salvar vidas»Venezuela· 2025-02-25
Jesús Armas was detained on December 10 and is considered a political prisoner.
Los familiares de los presos políticos protestaron y exigieron que se respete el derecho a la visitaVenezuela· 2025-02-14
Jesús Armas is a former councilman and political prisoner detained on December 10.
Denuncian que presos políticos en Venezuela sufren aislamiento prolongadoVenezuela· 2025-02-14Jesús Armas is a political prisoner whose partner, Sairam Rivas, advocated for his right to family visits.
Familiares de presos políticos exigen derecho a visitasVenezuela· 2025-02-14