Venezuelan Human-Rights Advocates To Appear In Washington
They will advocate for an end to impunity in Venezuela, an end to the human-rights abuses, and justice and accountability for all victims
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE — Tomorrow, three Venezuelan human rights advocates and family members of victims will be in town for important meetings and to discuss the deteriorating human-rights situation in Venezuela. They will speak briefly about their personal stories and speak further about the meetings that they have had in Washington. This event will be sponsored by Friends of a Free Venezuela.
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WHO: |
Lilian Tintori is the wife of Venezuelan opposition leader and prisoner of conscience Leopoldo Lopez. |
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Jonny Wilfred Montoya Gonzalez is the brother of the deceased Juancho Montoya, a Chavista, who was killed during the February 12, 2014 protests. |
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Rosa Maria Orozco is the mother of Geraldin Moreno Orozco, who was shot in the face at point-blank range and killed by the Bolivarian National Guard in the entrance to her neighborhood in the town of Naguagua in Carabobo State. |
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WHEN: |
Wednesday February 11, 2015 – 10:15 am EST |
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WHERE: |
National Press Club, The White Room |
Either media credentials or a business card and photo identification will be required.
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Contact: |
Megan Jackson (English) |
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+1 202 223 0975 |
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Sam Ritholtz (Spanish) |
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+1 202 466 3069 |
