Foro Penal petitions Inter-American Court to hold Venezuela liable for 2002 April 11 events

Venezuelan NGO Foro Penal filed a petition with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights seeking a declaration of state responsibility for the April 11, 2002 crackdown, citing nearly 25 years of judicial inaction as a continuing violation. The move escalates a long-dormant human rights case to the international level, potentially pressuring the Maduro government. The court's response and timeline remain uncertain.