# IACHR proceedings on Venezuela human rights case > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inter-american-court-of-human-rights-proceedings > Updated: 2026-10-14T23:28:48.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) has been conducting sessions to review various human rights cases across the Americas. In late September 2026, the Court held its 195th ordinary session in Montevideo, Uruguay, covering matters in Chile, Peru, and Venezuela. Following these sessions, the Court scheduled a hearing in San José, Costa Rica, to examine the case of Trujillo et al. v. Venezuela. This proceeding addresses the international responsibility of the Venezuelan state concerning human rights violations during anti-government protests on April 11, 2002. On October 14, 2026, the public hearing addressed the merits of the case and potential reparations. The proceedings follow findings by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights that the Venezuelan State failed to prove the use of lethal force was “legitimate, necessary, or proportionate,” and that investigations failed to identify or punish those responsible for the deaths of 19 people and injuries to more than 300 others. During the hearing, representatives from the NGO Foro Penal and the Inter-American Commission argued that the state failed to prevent or punish the violence. Allegations were made that members of the Bolivarian National Guard used lethal weapons against demonstrators and that there was coordination between state authorities and groups known as “Bolivarian circles.” Foro Penal representatives stated the 2002 events marked the start of a “strategy of political repression to maintain power.” The Venezuelan state did not attend the hearing despite being invited to present arguments. ## Claims - The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will examine the international responsibility of the Venezuelan State regarding human rights violations. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Inter-American Commission concluded that the Venezuelan State violated rights to life, personal integrity, assembly, and judicial guarantees. (corroborated by 6 sources) - During the events of April 11, 2002, 19 people were killed and over 300 were wounded by gunfire. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The State failed to demonstrate that the use of lethal force against victims was legitimate, necessary, or proportionate. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The public hearing for the Trujillo et al. vs. Venezuela case is scheduled for October 14, 2026, in San José, Costa Rica. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Inter-American Court reviews Venezuelan state responsibility for 2002 deaths The Inter-American Court of Human Rights held a hearing to determine Venezuelan state responsibility for human rights violations and deaths during the April 11, 2002, protests in Caracas. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-american-court-reviews-venezuelan-state-responsibility-for-2002-deaths ### 2026-10-12: Inter-American Court to examine Venezuela human rights case The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in Costa Rica to examine Venezuela's responsibility for human rights violations and deaths occurring during the April 11, 2002, protests. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-american-court-to-hear-venezuela-human-rights-case ### 2026-09-21: Inter-American Court of Human Rights begins sessions in Uruguay The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has begun its 195th ordinary session in Montevideo, Uruguay, featuring hearings on human rights cases involving Chile, Peru, and Venezuela. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-american-court-of-human-rights-begins-sessions-in-uruguay --- Cite as: IACHR proceedings on Venezuela human rights case. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/inter-american-court-of-human-rights-proceedings