Nélida Sánchez
Nélida Sánchez is the coordinator of the NGO Súmate, which focuses on electoral issues in Venezuela. She has been detained for 191 days in the Helicoide, the headquarters of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (Sebin) in Caracas, and is reported to suffer from multiple health issues. Her detention occurred in the context of the political crisis following the controversial re-election of Nicolás Maduro. Sánchez faces serious charges, including terrorism and conspiracy, which her organization alleges are baseless and based on fabricated evidence. Recently, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights granted her precautionary measures due to the urgent risk to her rights and health.
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Nélida Sánchez has been imprisoned for two years and is reported to be receiving cruel treatment.
Decenas de familiares de presos políticos venezolanos protestan frente a El Helicoide: “Cierren ya los centros de tortura”
Spain· 2026-02-07
Nélida Sánchez was arrested and accused of conspiracy and treason after the 2024 presidential elections.
Premio Hillary Clinton 2025 honra a presas y ex presas políticas de Venezuela
Venezuela· 2025-10-14
Nélida Sánchez is the national coordinator of Formación for the NGO Súmate and has been detained for a year under accusations of various crimes.
Súmate denunció que Nélida Sánchez es víctima de "indefensión judicial"Venezuela· 2025-08-27
Nélida Sánchez has spent a year in prison after being accused of fabricated crimes by the authorities.
Nélida Sánchez cumplió un año detenida sin garantías procesalesVenezuela· 2025-08-26Nélida Sánchez has been detained for a year under fabricated charges.
Víctimas de la represión en Venezuela en el Congreso de ArgentinaVenezuela· 2025-08-20
Nélida Sánchez is the national coordinator of the NGO Súmate, who has been detained for 300 days.
Súmate pide la liberación de Nélida Sánchez luego de 300 días detenidaVenezuela· 2025-06-21Nélida Sánchez is among those detained in Venezuela for political reasons, with families struggling to find their whereabouts.
Amnistía Internacional exigió la liberación de los presos políticos en VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-04-27
Nélida Sánchez, coordinadora de Súmate, cumple este sábado 26 de abril ocho meses de encarcelamiento.
Nélida Sánchez, coordinadora de Súmate, cumple ocho meses detenidaVenezuela· 2025-04-27
Nélida Sánchez is the national coordinator of the NGO Súmate, who has been detained for 221 days on charges including terrorism and treason.
Súmate exige la liberación de su coordinadora Nélida Sánchez, detenida hace 221 díasVenezuela· 2025-04-03Nélida Sánchez is the coordinator of the NGO Súmate and has been detained since August 26, 2024.
Venezolanos en Argentina denuncian violaciones de DD HH en la ESMAVenezuela· 2025-03-17
Nélida Sánchez is recognized for her leadership among the women affected by political violence.
La violencia política tiene rostro de mujerVenezuela· 2025-03-08
Nélida Sánchez is the coordinator of the NGO Súmate, who has been detained for 191 days and suffers from multiple health issues.
Súmate denunció que su coordinadora, presa hace 191 días, sufre de varias enfermedadesVenezuela· 2025-03-06