Julio Velazco
Julio Velazco is a local activist in Venezuela who has been reported missing following his detention by authorities amid ongoing government crackdowns on dissent and opposition, highlighting the country's precarious human rights situation.
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Julio Velazco is the husband of María Escalona, who she hopes will be released for his birthday.
Familiares lamentan que la amnistía sea excluyente
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-21
Julio Velazco is the husband of María Escalona, who she hopes will be released for his birthday.
Sorpresa, tristeza, desazón: familiares de presos políticos lamentan amnistía excluyente en Venezuela - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-02-21Julio Velazco is the father of opposition leader Marcos Velazco and is mentioned as a political prisoner.
Libertad y fe de vida
Venezuela· 2025-09-09
Julio Velazco has been kidnapped for over 100 hours for being the father of opposition activist Marcos Velazco.
María Corina Machado exige liberación inmediata de Julio Velazco, padre de dirigente opositorVenezuela· 2025-09-08
Julio Velazco disappeared, prompting his family to seek information about his whereabouts.
13 nuevos presos políticos en menos de dos semanasVenezuela· 2025-09-08
Julio Velazco is reported missing and is believed to be a victim of forced disappearance in Venezuela.
Denuncian desaparición forzada de Julio VelazcoVenezuela· 2025-09-05
Julio Velazco, a local activist, was denounced by the opposition party Vente Venezuela for his detention.
As US tensions rise, Venezuelans keep calm and carry on – but whisper hopes of change
United States· 2025-09-05
