In their words
“que son 328 según el último boletín de Foro Penal”
Foro Penal · reported by Contrapunto · Sep 14, 2026
“los más de 400 detenidos que, según Clippve, permanecen privados de libertad por razones políticas”
Clippve · reported by El Pitazo · Sep 11, 2026
“el Clipp anunciará en los próximos días nuevas «protestas pacíficas»”
Andreína Baduel · reported by Contrapunto · Sep 14, 2026
“Señaló que si el Gobierno de Estados Unidos sostiene que tiene control o influencia sobre el aparato de Estado venezolano, debe asumir corresponsabilidad frente a las violaciones de derechos humanos y la falta de respuestas a las víctimas.”
Óscar Murillo · reported by El Pitazo · Sep 11, 2026
What the sources establish, claim by claim
- Statement by Foro Penal Venezolano · carried by 3 outletsCriminal Forum reports 328 political prisoners in its latest newsletter — Foro PenalForo Penal figure as of September 1, carried by Contrapunto, Infobae Venezuela and Runrunes; a single origin chain.Refers to: el 1 de septiembre · published Sep 11, 2026Contrapunto · Infobae Venezuela · Runrunes — “que son 328 según el último boletín de Foro Penal”
- Statement by Clippve · carried by 2 outletsClippve afirma que más de 400 detenidos permanecen privados de libertad por razones políticasOnly Clippve maintains the figure of more than 400; El Pitazo and Runrunes reproduce it without an independent source.El Pitazo · Runrunes — “los más de 400 detenidos que, según Clippve, permanecen privados de libertad por razones políticas”
- Statement by Andreína BaduelAndreine Baduel announced that the Clipp will announce new peaceful protests in the coming daysContrapunto — “el Clipp anunciará en los próximos días nuevas «protestas pacíficas»”
- Statement by Óscar MurilloÓscar Murillo señaló que si el Gobierno de Estados Unidos sostiene que tiene control o influencia sobre el aparato de Estado venezolano, debe asumir corresponsabilidad frente a las violaciones de derechos humanosEl Pitazo — “Señaló que si el Gobierno de Estados Unidos sostiene que tiene control o influencia sobre el aparato de Estado venezolano, debe asumir corresponsabilidad frente a las violaciones de derechos humanos y la falta de respues…”
- Statement by Andreína Baduelsaid with reservations Andreina Baduel aseguró que 37 privados de libertad por razones políticas están en riesgo por problemas de saludBaduel asserts it; no list or independent medical confirmation in the pieces.El Pitazo — “Baduel también aseguró que 37 privados de libertad por razones políticas se encuentran en riesgo por problemas de salud”
- Statement by Hiowanka ÁvilaHiowanka Ávila shared the walk and reception by window with «la first time I entered the Rodeo I to visit my brother»Tal Cual — “Ávila comparó la caminata desde la avenida Universidad, rodeada de efectivos, hasta el Palacio de Miraflores y el posterior recibimiento por una ventanilla de atención al público como «la primera vez que entré al Rodeo I…”
- Statement by Andreína BaduelClippve recorded 37 political prisoners in critical health conditionsInfobae Venezuela — “La organización registró, además, 37 presos políticos en condición crítica de salud, por lo que pidió atención médica urgente.”
- Statement by familiaressaid with reservations “A comienzos de septiembre, familiares denunciaron traslados de varios detenidos desde ese penal sin información suficiente sobre su destino, sus condiciones de reclusión o su situación judicial.”Infobae Venezuela
- Statement by Andreína BaduelAndreina Baduel reiterated that his proposals to Miraflores are similar to those that delivered in past days to representatives of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Ombudsman’s OfficeTal Cual — “Andreina Baduel reiteró que sus propuestas a Miraflores son parecidas a las que entregaron en días pasados a representantes del Ministerio Público y la Defensoría del Pueblo.”
- Statement by Andreína BaduelAndreína Baduel said that families of political prisoners were deceived and revictimizedRunrunes — “Los familiares de los presos políticos fueron engañados y revictimizados”
- Statement by Andreína BaduelAndrein Baduel declared that the Venezuelan State continues to lie to the international communityContrapunto — “el Estado venezolano le «sigue mintiendo a la comunidad internacional»”
- Statement by Andreína BaduelAndreina Baduel said that the Venezuelan Government lacks the will to release political prisonersOnly Andreína Baduel states it in remarks to Contrapunto; no Executive response appears in the pieces.Contrapunto — “consideró este domingo que el Gobierno de Venezuela carece de voluntad para liberar a los presos políticos”
- Statement by Foro PenalCriminal Forum accounts for more than 400 political prisonersContrapunto — “que son más de 400 según la organización Foro Penal”
- Statement by Andreína BaduelAndreina Baduel said that «llama la atención» que Cilia Flores solicita arresto domiciliario en Nueva York por razones de salud, cuando ella ha sido una de las principales violaras de derechos humanosTal Cual — “Baduel dijo que «llama la atención» que pida ese tipo de medidas «cuando ella ha sido una de las principales violadoras de derechos humanos en el país y porque hubo presos políticos que murieron en la cárcel y que ella c…”
- Statement by Foro PenalForo Penal reports that of the 328 political prisoners, 145 are military personnelRunrunes — “De acuerdo con Foro Penal, de los 328 presos políticos, 145 son militares.”
- Statement by Andreína BaduelAndrein Baduel said that more than 400 families were waiting for the return of their relativesInfobae Venezuela — “Andreína Baduel, integrante de Clippve, afirmó que más de 400 familias aguardaban el regreso de sus parientes.”
Who covers it, and from which chair
| Outlet | Chair | Date | Contributes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runrunes | voice (B) | Sep 11, 2026 | own reporting — Adds Foro Penal's count of 328 prisoners, 145 of them military personnel, and Baduel's complaint that families were deceived and revictimized. |
| El Pitazo | voice (B) | Sep 11, 2026 | own reporting — Details the reception behind a glass window, Clippve's figure of more than 400 detainees and the 37 health-risk cases. |
| Tal Cual | voice (B) | Sep 11, 2026 | reproduces Hiowanka Ávila — Carries Hiowanka Ávila's "they deceived us", the comparison with Rodeo I and the complaints of torture and due-process violations. |
| Infobae Venezuela | voice (B) | Sep 11, 2026 | own reporting — Reports the Presidency's Office receiving three women from the Committee, the 37 prisoners in critical condition and the transfers reported from |
| La Patilla | witness (C) | Sep 13, 2026 | reproduces Sairam Rivas — Adds Sairam Rivas's remarks on the interim government's agenda, the more than 400 prisoners and the unanswered visits to the Public Mi |
| Contrapunto | no chair assigned | Sep 14, 2026 | own reporting — Publishes Andreína Baduel's statement that the Government lacks the will to release political prisoners and the announcement of new peaceful pro |
| Correo del Caroní | voice (B) | Sep 14, 2026 | own reporting — Reproduces Clippve's claim about the Government's lack of will to release political prisoners. |
7 pieces · 7 outlets · Distinct evidence origins: 15
Event timeline
- Sep 1, 2026 · Foro Penal recorded 328 political prisoners, 145 of them military personnel, according to its bulletin. [1] [15]
- Sep 11, 2026 · Families and activists marched in Caracas and three Clippve spokeswomen were received behind a glass window at Miraflores. [20] [22]
- Sep 11, 2026 · Andreína Baduel said the families were deceived and revictimized and that 37 prisoners are at risk due to health problems. [10] [5]
- Sep 13, 2026 · Sairam Rivas said the interim government's agenda is far from reconciliation and that 37 prisoners are in serious health condition. [23] [24]
- Sep 14, 2026 · Andreína Baduel said the Government lacks the will to release political prisoners and announced new peaceful protests. [12] [3]
The primary source, measured: Contrapunto
| Chair | no chair assigned — |
| Byline | unsigned |
That is why Contrapunto does not carry the piece alone: the piece is built on the event.
How we will know if it is true
- Before Nov 13, 2026
A Foro Penal bulletin dated September 1, 2026 that does not record 328 political prisoners would refute the figure. [1]
Where to look: Foro Penal bulletins and public archive · Status: pending - Before Nov 13, 2026
An official statement or document from the Executive dated September 14, 2026 detailing an ongoing release plan would refute the claim of lack of will. [12]
Where to look: Statements from the Presidency and the Presidency's Office · Status: pending - Before Nov 13, 2026
A medical or judicial list dated September 11, 2026 that does not identify 37 detainees at health risk would refute the figure. [5]
Where to look: Medical reports or court records from detention centers · Status: pending
Declared in advance. If one fails, this piece is corrected and says so at the top.
What to watch
- Before Dec 13, 2026
Announcement and holding of new peaceful protests announced by Clippve. [3]
Where to look: Clippve announcements and press coverage in Caracas - Before Dec 13, 2026
A new official reception for family delegations and whether it includes a presidential commission. [27]
Where to look: Miraflores Palace and official statements - Before Dec 13, 2026
Transfers to health centers or releases of prisoners in critical condition. [7]
Where to look: Reports from Clippve, Foro Penal and families
Still to verify
- Obtain Foro Penal's original bulletin with the 328 figure and its exact date.
- Obtain the list or methodology behind Clippve's figure of more than 400 detainees.
- Verify the 37 health-risk cases with medical or judicial documentation.
- Official response from the Venezuelan Government to Clippve's accusations.
- Details of the document delivered at Miraflores and its recipients.
Open questions
- Will the Executive respond to the document delivered by Clippve's three spokeswomen at Miraflores and set up a table with the Presidency, the Judiciary and the Ombudsman's Office?
Arises from: Andreina Baduel reiterated that his proposals to Miraflores are similar to those that delivered in past days to representatives of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Ombudsman’s Office - Will the new "peaceful protests" Clippve announced for the coming days take place, and on what scale?
Arises from: Andreine Baduel announced that the Clipp will announce new peaceful protests in the coming days - Is the Public Ministry investigating the deaths in custody and the transfers reported from Rodeo I in early September?
Arises from: A comienzos de septiembre, familiares denunciaron traslados de varios detenidos desde ese penal sin información suficiente sobre su destino, sus condiciones de reclusión o su situación judicial. - Will the State address the request for urgent medical care for the 37 prisoners in critical health condition?
Arises from: Clippve recorded 37 political prisoners in critical health conditions
What other outlets report and is missing from Contrapunto
- Clippve afirma que más de 400 detenidos permanecen privados de libertad por razones políticas — El Pitazo · Runrunes
- Óscar Murillo señaló que si el Gobierno de Estados Unidos sostiene que tiene control o influencia sobre el aparato de Estado venezolano, debe asumir corresponsabilidad frente a las violaciones de derechos humanos — El Pitazo
- Andreina Baduel aseguró que 37 privados de libertad por razones políticas están en riesgo por problemas de salud — El Pitazo
- Hiowanka Ávila shared the walk and reception by window with «la first time I entered the Rodeo I to visit my brother» — Tal Cual
- Clippve recorded 37 political prisoners in critical health conditions — Infobae Venezuela
- A comienzos de septiembre, familiares denunciaron traslados de varios detenidos desde ese penal sin información suficiente sobre su destino, sus condiciones de reclusión o su situación judicial. — Infobae Venezuela
Reported figures
- 400 — La Patilla (Sairam Rivas) · Infobae Venezuela (Andreína Baduel) · Contrapunto (Foro Penal) · Runrunes (Clippve)
- 328 — Infobae Venezuela (Foro Penal) · Contrapunto (Foro Penal) · Runrunes (Foro Penal Venezolano) · Runrunes (Foro Penal)
- 37 — La Patilla (Sairam Rivas) · Infobae Venezuela (Andreína Baduel) · El Pitazo (Andreína Baduel)
- 145 — Runrunes (Foro Penal)
- 15 — La Patilla (Sairam Rivas)
Grouped by number only: the same number can measure different things; none is chosen.
Contradictions between accounts
None verified among the 7 pieces of the event.
1 possible contradiction(s) proposed by the automatic judge are not shown: a second model did not confirm them, and we measured that judge producing them falsely.
Named actors and their role
- Andreína Baduel · Clippve director and member of the organization, according to the pieces. · speaks and is the subject
- Hiowanka Ávila · Clippve spokeswoman and sister of political prisoner Henryberth Rivas. · speaks and is the subject
- Sairam Rivas · Coordinator of the Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners. · speaks and is the subject
- Foro Penal · Venezuelan human rights organization that keeps the count of political prisoners. · speaks and is the subject
- Foro Penal Venezolano · organization · speaks and is the subject
- Óscar Murillo · Provea general coordinator. · speaks and is the subject
- Gobierno de Venezuela · organization · is the subject
- Igbert Marín Chaparro · person · is the subject
- Ignell Marín · person · speaks
- Jorge Rodríguez · person · is the subject
- Oscar Morales López · person · is the subject
- Delcy Rodríguez · person · mentioned on sanctions list OFAC
Signal map
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What is missing
- No fact is yet corroborated by two independent outlets with their own text.
- Some coverage of this event has no quote-anchored claims extracted yet.
- Several outlets reproduce one origin without evidence of their own.
How this piece was made. 7 articles from the VeraVadis corpus between Sep 11, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026, grouped as one event. Facts and quotes extracted by model and validated by code against the original text; relations between outlets judged by model. Headline, lede, questions and falsifiers written by deepseek-flash, validated by code and read against the rubric by claude-opus-5. Not reviewed by a human editor. Admiralty scale: not computed, so not shown. Evidence fingerprint: 9cce7542160c.
