Jorge Rojas Riera

Jorge Rojas Riera is a Venezuelan student and activist who gained international attention due to his alleged illegal detention and torture by state agents during a protest against then-President Hugo Chávez in 2003. In a recent hearing at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, Rojas recounted the brutal treatment he endured while being interrogated, including physical assaults and psychological torture. His case highlights ongoing human rights concerns in Venezuela, and representatives are urging the court to hold the Venezuelan government accountable for these violations.