Lourdes Villareal

Lourdes Villareal is a Venezuelan educator and labor leader known for her activism in advocating for the rights of teachers in Venezuela. She has been a prominent voice in protests demanding fair wages and improved working conditions for educators. Recently, she made headlines after being forcibly disappeared in Caracas, reportedly detained by unidentified men, prompting calls from various NGOs for authorities to clarify her whereabouts and ensure her safety. Villareal's case highlights a troubling pattern of persecution against union leaders in the country, as documented by human rights organizations.