X user @luisgonzaloprz reported between 4:17 p.m. and 5:47 p.m. UTC on January 20, 2026, that José Gregorio Hernández Polo, a 59-year-old political prisoner from Maracaibo held at the PNB Zone 7 detention center in Boleita-Caracas, has not died despite earlier claims but is in delicate health, according to unofficial information. The post stated relatives from Maracaibo are requesting immediate medical attention for Hernández Polo to avoid risking his life and his prompt release, as shared at https://x.com/luisgonzaloprz/status/2013638864569516441. This update follows earlier reports from relatives outside the facility, who between 12:16 p.m. and 3:16 p.m. UTC claimed Hernández Polo died early Tuesday morning at the same center, prompting instructions to remove his body.
