Venezuelan Army Major Detained Without Warrant; Family Alleges Forced Disappearance

Army Major Marvin Rafael Cequera Mendoza was detained in Maracay on November 22, 2025, without a judicial order, and his wife reports he was forcibly disappeared for the first week. The case involves accusations of stealing military material, with irregularities denounced in the judicial process. This highlights potential due-process violations within Venezuela's military justice system, though details remain unverified.