# Legal and political situation of Perkins Rocha

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-and-political-situation-of-perkins-rocha
> Updated: 2026-09-09T23:04:42.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Perkins Rocha, a Venezuelan lawyer and legal advisor to opposition leader María Corina Machado, has faced ongoing judicial restrictions. In August 2026, Rocha denounced Judge José Antonio García Morán for denying him amnesty and obstructing access to necessary medical care. While seven other defendants in his case were released, Rocha remained under house arrest with electronic monitoring.

By September 2026, Rocha, who had been under house arrest since February following 18 months of imprisonment, met with Polish-American journalist and historian Anne Applebaum in Venezuela. Rocha described Applebaum as a “respected voice in the defense of liberal democracy” during the meeting, though the specific purpose of the visit was not disclosed.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Anne Applebaum meets with Venezuelan opposition advisor Perkins Rocha

Journalist Anne Applebaum met with Venezuelan opposition legal advisor Perkins Rocha, who is currently under house arrest, during her visit to the country.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anne-applebaum-meets-with-venezuelan-opposition-advisor-perkins-rocha

### 2026-08-16: Perkins Rocha denounces judge for denying amnesty and medical access

Venezuelan lawyer Perkins Rocha has denounced Judge José Antonio García Morán for denying him amnesty and obstructing access to medical care while he remains under house arrest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perkins-rocha-denounces-judge-for-denying-amnesty-and-medical-access

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