Venezuela mourns activist Mariela Ramírez and journalist Milagros Cofiño

Venezuelan activist and architect Mariela Ramírez passed away on October 15, 2026, according to the civil society organization Foro Cívico. A co-founder of the organization, Ramírez was known for her concept of ‘social architecture,’ using her skills to build networks of support and dialogue in a divided country.

Ramírez co-founded the Dale Letra Citizen Movement in 2017 and was instrumental in organizing the Social Dialogue platform. Her work included the ‘mobile alphabet’ initiative for peaceful mobilization and the coordination of over 100 civil society organizations through Foro Cívico.

In separate news, the Venezuelan journalism community is mourning the death of sports journalist Milagros Cofiño, who also passed away on October 15. Cofiño was a prominent figure at Meridiano Televisión and had been residing in Spain with her family. Colleagues have remembered her for her professionalism and energy in the sports media sector.