HRW denounces disappearance of a Hispanic-Venezuelan woman in Maiquetía
Juan Pappier, deputy director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) for the Americas, reported on social networks the disappearance of Sofía María Sahagún Ortíz, a Spanish-Venezuelan citizen, who was last seen on October 23 at the Simón Bolívar airport in Maiquetía. , La Guaira state.
Pappier used his official account on the social network X to express his concern. He also demanded that the government of Nicolás Maduro clarify Sahagún’s whereabouts.
Venezuela: We demand that the regime disclose the whereabouts of Sofía María Sahagún Ortíz, a Spanish-Venezuelan citizen, who has been missing since October 23.
The last time she was heard from she was at the Maiquetía airport.
There is ample evidence of his disappearance pic.twitter.com/pkLbbIemwI
— Juan Pappier (@JuanPappierHRW) December 7, 2024
«We demand that the regime make known the whereabouts of Sofía María Sahagún Ortíz, who has been missing since October 23. “There is ample evidence of his disappearance,” said Pappier, underlining the seriousness of the situation.
Sofía’s disappearance has generated concern in both Venezuela and Spain, where family and friends are waiting for answers about her well-being. HRW has urged the international community to remain alert and pressure the Venezuelan government to guarantee the safety of all citizens.
This call was joined by the NGO Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón, who also used their social networks to request information about the conditions in which he is found. Sahagun.
«We express our concern about the reports of missing people, such as the case of Sofía María Sahagún Ortíz, a Spanish-Venezuelan citizen, whose whereabouts have been unknown since October 23. The last time there was news of her, she was at the Maiquetía airport, and since then her location has been uncertain. We urge the authorities to provide clear and up-to-date information about Sofia’s case, location and conditions. We stand in solidarity with Sofía’s family and with all those who have suffered the anguish of the disappearance of a loved one,” he highlighted.
We express our concern about the reports of missing persons, such as the case of Sofía María Sahagún Ortíz, a Spanish-Venezuelan citizen, whose whereabouts have been unknown since October 23. The last time we heard from her, she was in the… https://t.co/yPXDLzzxIM
— Justice, Encounter and Forgiveness (@JEPvzla) December 7, 2024
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