Merlys Oropeza
Merlys Oropeza is a young Venezuelan woman who gained notoriety after being sentenced to 10 years in prison for a critical comment she made on her WhatsApp status regarding a local official involved with the government's food distribution program, CLAP. Her conviction for incitement to hatred has sparked widespread controversy and condemnation from human rights organizations and advocates for freedom of expression, who argue that her punishment is disproportionate and a serious violation of her rights.
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Venezuela:
Merlys Oropeza was sentenced to 10 years in prison for criticizing the government.
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Colombia:
Merlys Oropeza was sentenced to 10 years in prison for criticizing the government.
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Colombia:
Merlys Oropeza was sentenced to 10 years in prison for criticizing the food distribution program of the Maduro regime on social media.
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Venezuela:
Merlys Oropeza was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a critical comment made on WhatsApp against a local leader.
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