politics
enero 27, 2026
Muere madre de un preso político esperando la liberación de su hijo: no pudo verlo
El hijo de Yarelis Salas se encuentra detenido por participar en protestas poselectorales, en las cuales se denunciaron irregularidades en los comicios del 28 de julio de 2024
TL;DR
- Yarelis Salas, mother of political prisoner Kevin Orozco, died on January 22.
- Her death occurred after participating in a vigil for her son's release.
- The NGO Justice, Encounter and Forgiveness (JEP) stated she died waiting for justice.
- While a heart attack is suggested, the cause of death is unconfirmed by authorities or family.
- Vigils are being held following an announcement of potential releases of political prisoners.
- Kevin Orozco is detained in Tocorón for political reasons, arrested after post-election protests.
- Human rights organizations describe his detention as arbitrary and politically motivated.
- The NGO is demanding the immediate release of Orozco and all political prisoners.