Maria Afiuni

Maria Afiuni is a Venezuelan judge who gained international attention after being imprisoned for more than three years on charges of corruption and abuse of power linked to her decision to release a prominent opposition figure. Her case highlights the broader issues of judicial independence and the treatment of political prisoners in Venezuela under the Maduro regime. Afiuni's situation has become emblematic of the repression faced by those who challenge the government, making her a symbol of the struggle for justice and human rights in the country.