NewzRocío San Miguel, a lawyer and human rights defender, has been declared innocent by the Venezuelan justice system following a period of imprisonment and subsequent exile. San Miguel spent 700 days detained at El Helicoide, a facility frequently cited by international human rights organizations as a center for torture, before being released on January 8, 2026, and forced to leave the country.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralAfter imprisoning her and forcing her into exile, the Chavista justice system declares Rocío San Miguel innocent.
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