Venezuela: Habeas corpus filed for missing union leader Orlando Ramírez

Legal representatives for Orlando Ramírez, a 70-year-old union leader in Venezuela, have filed a habeas corpus petition following his disappearance after a detention on September 8. Ramírez was apprehended during a demonstration regarding labor rights near the Ministry of Transport.

Lawyers from the NGO Provea report that officials refused to accept formal complaints from the National Union Coalition or the victim's family. While unofficial reports suggest he may be held by a branch of the National Guard related to anti-drug operations, no official confirmation regarding his location or condition has been provided. The defense is seeking judicial intervention to establish his whereabouts and ensure his personal safety.