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Demanding Justice: The Fight for Political Prisoners in Caracas

DM77

DM77

Caracas, Venezuela

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Updated Wednesday, May 20, 2026


Demanding Justice: The Fight for Political Prisoners in Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela

Tensions flared in the capital city of Caracas as a dense crowd of demonstrators gathered directly outside key government offices, including the Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Servicio Penitenciario. The passionate protest brought together citizens of all ages, united in their urgent demand for the release of political prisoners detained by the state.

The video captures a daytime protest taking place outside a large, modern building with a sign reading "Gobierno Bolivariano de Venezuela." The crowd is densely packed and filled with people holding signs, some displaying photographs. A large banner is visible in the middle of the crowd. Many are raising their arms and yelling, indicating a strong expression of dissent. Several individuals are holding cameras, presumably capturing the event for documentation or media purposes. A man in the foreground is carrying a black and white coffin prop. The environment suggests an urban setting, with the modern architecture of the building contrasting with the passionate demonstration taking place.

DM77

DM77

Caracas, Venezuela · May 20, 2026, 5:29 PM · 14.1k attention

At the forefront of the demonstration, the atmosphere was highly charged as protesters held up Venezuelan flags and printed signs displaying the faces of those currently imprisoned. A prominent, symbolic coffin-shaped banner was carried through the crowd, inscribed with the names of deceased detainees—including Fernando Albán, Edwin Santos, and Raúl Isaías Baduel—under the stark heading "Los Muertos del Estado" (The Dead of the State).

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A group of people is walking on a city street. They are carrying a large black banner with white lettering that reads "LIBEREN A TODOS LOS PRESOS POLITICOS," which translates to "Free All Political Prisoners." Some people are holding signs. The environment includes tall buildings, a traffic light, and trees. The sky is partly cloudy. The overall scene suggests a protest or demonstration taking place in an urban setting.

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Caracas, Venezuela · May 20, 2026, 5:26 PM · 5.3k attention

Journalists, camera operators, and media personnel crowded the scene to document the unfolding event. Demonstrators raised their arms in unison, chanting slogans and holding a massive black banner that stretched across the street, reading "LIBEREN A TODOS LOS PRESOS POLITICOS" (Free All Political Prisoners).

In a bright outdoor setting, a dense crowd of protestors stands before a tall building adorned with flags and a large banner displaying “MSP” and additional text. At the crowd's forefront, a man in a black shirt and cap is attempting to lift or maneuver a dark coffin-like object, decorated with a white cross, supported by another person. The crowd, composed of people of various ages and appearances, holds signs, some with individual faces, suggesting possible missing or deceased individuals. Some protesters have signs and banners with the text "TODOS SOMOS SOS". A number of people are photographing and recording the event. The surrounding urban landscape includes modern architecture and clear daylight. The atmosphere is charged, with a sense of urgency and action among the protestors.

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Caracas, Venezuela · May 20, 2026, 5:29 PM · 4.1k attention

Here's a description of the video: The video shows a demonstration taking place outside of the "Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Servicio Penitenciario" building in Venezuela. A crowd of people is gathered, some holding signs and photographs of individuals. There are several cameramen and reporters present, documenting the event. The demonstrators are facing the building, which has a large banner with the ministry's logo on it. Flags of Venezuela are visible atop the building. The atmosphere appears to be charged, with the demonstrators seemingly calling for attention to their cause.

DM77

DM77

Caracas, Venezuela · May 20, 2026, 5:28 PM · 0.1k attention

The protest serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for human rights and political freedom in Venezuela. By taking their message directly to the gates of government authority, the activists ensured their voices—and the names of those silenced behind bars—could not be easily ignored.

The video shows a crowd of people, mostly men, gathered in front of a modern building. Many are holding cameras and microphones, suggesting they are media personnel covering an event. The building has signs in Spanish indicating it is a government building, specifically the "Ministerio del Poder Popular" of Venezuela. A large banner hangs from the building displaying government logos and slogans. The people in the crowd appear to be looking towards the building, possibly waiting for someone to emerge or make an announcement. The environment appears to be an urban setting with modern architecture.

DM77

DM77

Caracas, Venezuela · May 20, 2026, 5:28 PM · 0.1k attention

The video shows a group of people gathered in front of a building displaying the Venezuelan flag and signs for the Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Servicio Penitenciario. The group is protesting something related to the state. One person holds a large, coffin-shaped sign with names listed on it, accompanied by the words "Los Muertos del Estado". Some of the names visible include Elwin Mendoza, Fernando Alban, Gabriel Medina, Edwin Santos, Jesus Alvarez, Osqual Gonzalez, Virgilio Jimenez, Raul Isaias Baduel, Jesus Martinez, Juan Almeida, Reinaldo Araujo, Nelson Martinez, Lindomar Amaro, Alfredo Diaz, Victor Quero, Armando Pinango, Edison Torres, Carlos Garcia, Marino Aguilar, Rafael Soto, and Rafael Arevalo. Many people in the crowd hold signs and Venezuelan flags. The man holding the coffin-shaped sign also wears a shirt saying, "Libertad A Todos Los Presos Politicos".

The video captures a daytime protest taking place outside a large, modern building with a sign reading "Gobierno Bolivariano de Venezuela." The crowd is densely packed and filled with people holding signs, some displaying photographs. A large banner is visible in the middle of the crowd. Many are raising their arms and yelling, indicating a strong expression of dissent. Several individuals are holding cameras, presumably capturing the event for documentation or media purposes. A man in the foreground is carrying a black and white coffin prop. The environment suggests an urban setting, with the modern architecture of the building contrasting with the passionate demonstration taking place.

A group of people is walking on a city street. They are carrying a large black banner with white lettering that reads "LIBEREN A TODOS LOS PRESOS POLITICOS," which translates to "Free All Political Prisoners." Some people are holding signs. The environment includes tall buildings, a traffic light, and trees. The sky is partly cloudy. The overall scene suggests a protest or demonstration taking place in an urban setting.

In a bright outdoor setting, a dense crowd of protestors stands before a tall building adorned with flags and a large banner displaying “MSP” and additional text. At the crowd's forefront, a man in a black shirt and cap is attempting to lift or maneuver a dark coffin-like object, decorated with a white cross, supported by another person. The crowd, composed of people of various ages and appearances, holds signs, some with individual faces, suggesting possible missing or deceased individuals. Some protesters have signs and banners with the text "TODOS SOMOS SOS". A number of people are photographing and recording the event. The surrounding urban landscape includes modern architecture and clear daylight. The atmosphere is charged, with a sense of urgency and action among the protestors.

Here's a description of the video: The video shows a demonstration taking place outside of the "Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Servicio Penitenciario" building in Venezuela. A crowd of people is gathered, some holding signs and photographs of individuals. There are several cameramen and reporters present, documenting the event. The demonstrators are facing the building, which has a large banner with the ministry's logo on it. Flags of Venezuela are visible atop the building. The atmosphere appears to be charged, with the demonstrators seemingly calling for attention to their cause.

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