José Luis Machín

José Luis Machín is a Venezuelan sociologist and former mayor of Barinas, known for his significant contributions to local politics and community activism. With over 35 years of experience in the political and social landscape of Barinas, he served as a city councilor and hosted a local radio program called 'Dialogando con los Vecinos.' His tenure as mayor lasted from 2014 to 2018, during which he became a prominent figure in the opposition movement. Recently, he gained attention due to his reported forced disappearance along with other political figures, raising concerns about human rights violations in Venezuela.