# Legal proceedings against Venezuelan activists

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-venezuelan-activists
> Updated: 2026-10-08T21:51:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, legal proceedings against Venezuelan activists and journalists resulted in acquittals. 

Human rights defender Carlos Correa, director of Espacio Público, regained full freedom after the Prosecutor’s Office requested the definitive closure of criminal proceedings. The decision annulled charges including terrorism financing, conspiracy, money laundering, and treason. Correa had been under precautionary measures since January 2025 following an arrest in Caracas.

Separately, journalist and activist Carlos Julio Rojas was acquitted by a terrorism jurisdiction court after a trial lasting over two years. Prosecutors stated there was no evidence to support charges of regicide and terrorism. While Rojas was cleared, two other individuals involved in the same case received four-year prison sentences for illegal possession of weapons. Rojas stated, “Today I can finally say that I am a free man.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Journalist Carlos Julio Rojas acquitted after two-year trial

Journalist and activist Carlos Julio Rojas has been acquitted by a Venezuelan court, ending a legal process lasting over two years regarding terrorism and regicide charges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalist-carlos-julio-rojas-acquitted-after-two-year-trial

### 2026-09-17: Carlos Correa regains freedom as Venezuelan criminal case is closed

Venezuelan human rights defender Carlos Correa has been cleared of all charges, including terrorism financing and treason, following the closure of a criminal case against him.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-correa-regains-freedom-as-venezuelan-criminal-case-is-closed

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