Military on hunger strike against lack of judicial guarantees in Venezuela

A group of 34 Venezuelan military personnel has begun an indefinite hunger strike to protest judicial delays and lack of legal guarantees. The strike, initiated by 21 National Guard sergeants linked to the 'Cotiza case', highlights ongoing judicial blockages and concerns over their health. The Venezuelan Prison Observatory reported that the detainees face severe anxiety and depression, with inadequate medical support in prison. The organization has called for adherence to international guidelines regarding hunger strikes and demands immediate clarification from the Supreme Court regarding their cases, as well as the unconditional release of all politically detained military personnel.