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A lawyer fights to free Venezuelans imprisoned after a crackdown on political dissent.<\/p>\n
The number of political prisoners in Venezuela reached its highest point following protests against Nicolas Maduro\u2019s controversial re-election in July 2024. Alfredo Romero, a lawyer and the executive director of Foro Penal, brings hope to detainees and their families\u202fby providing\u202fpro bono\u202flegal and humanitarian assistance.<\/p>\n
Prisoners face charges such as incitement to hatred, terrorism, and conspiracy. They\u2019re often denied communication and access to legal defence. With a rebellious spirit rooted in his youth as a punk rocker and driven by a desire for social change, Alfredo must reinvent the ways in which Foro Penal works to free those unjustly imprisoned.<\/p>\n
Venezuela\u2019s Fight for Justice is a documentary film by Luis Del Valle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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