IACHR refers Fernando Albán case to Inter-American Court of Human Rights

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has formally referred the case of opposition leader Fernando Albán to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, citing state responsibility for his 2018 death in custody. The move escalates international legal pressure on the Venezuelan government regarding allegations of torture and extrajudicial execution. It remains uncertain whether the Venezuelan state will recognize the court's jurisdiction or participate in the proceedings.