Political activist Pedro Andrade Hernández's mother, María Nolberta Hernández Ramírez, 71, and sister, Liseth Jackeline Andrade Hernández, were detained by public force agents in Valera, Trujillo state, on Wednesday around 11:00 AM. The agents reportedly raided Andrade Hernández's residence, seeking him, and took his relatives when he was not present. Their current location is the State Police Trujillo headquarters in Valera. Andrade Hernández had recently participated in a demonstration denouncing the results of the 28-J elections, according to complainants. In a separate incident, a fire occurred at the local airport shed in Paragua, Bolívar state. Unconfirmed reports suggest the shed may have contained a significant accumulation of fuel intended for illegal mining operations and rafts in the Middle Caroní region. Additionally, Lorenia Guadalupe Gutiérrez Bolívar, coordinator of the University Parish for the Caroní Municipality of the Venteddhh party, was reportedly kidnapped by hooded Sebin officials on August 25, 2025, in Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar state. Her current whereabouts are unknown, and concerns have been raised about her health due to a history of congenital aneurysm, high blood pressure, and severe headaches. Separately, Bera Motorcycles, owned by the Beirouti brothers, is accused of a CADIVI fraud exceeding $200 million, with allegations of selling imported Chinese motorcycles at inflated prices and expanding their operations to Chile and Colombia with alleged support from influencers and regime allies.
