Yajaira de Somaza

Yajaira de Somaza is the mother of Luis Somaza, a Venezuelan opposition leader who was detained on February 12. She has publicly expressed her anguish and desperation for information regarding her son's whereabouts and has called for justice and the respect of his rights. In a video shared by the political party Voluntad Popular, Yajaira highlighted her family's struggle to locate Luis, stating that they have received no answers despite visiting various locations seeking him. Her pleas for a 'fe de vida' (proof of life) reflect the broader concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Venezuela.