💪💥 Victory for a refugee from Venezuela
OPU lawyers helped to a successful outcome in the international protection case of our client, a politically active refugee from Venezuela. This decision grants her vital protection.
This victory is particularly significant given the current volatile situation in Venezuela. Recent country-of-origin information indicates widespread arrests following the latest elections. Credible reports also suggest that security forces have subjected detainees to torture and ill-treatment, rendering the situation unpredictable and dangerous for those opposing the regime.
It is also particularly significant because, unusually, since early 2025, Venezuelans have been the most frequent nationality applying for asylum in the EU, according to EU Asylum Agency. OPU lawyers expect to represent more members of the Venezuelan opposition in future.