Judge María Lourdes Afiuni faces passport restrictions despite legal freedom

Judge María Lourdes Afiuni is facing practical limitations despite being granted full legal freedom in Venezuela. While her legal status indicates the end of her criminal proceedings and allows for free movement and speech, her family reports that she is unable to obtain a passport due to an unexplained restriction within the Saime system.

Nelson Afiuni, the judge's brother, stated that the inability to secure travel documents contradicts the official notification of her full liberty. Additionally, María Lourdes Afiuni has not yet made public statements regarding her case due to ongoing health issues. She is currently undergoing radiotherapy to treat a lesion in her cerebellum, a treatment that causes physical discomfort and irritation, making it difficult for her to speak.