They call on Venezuelans to testify about human rights violations in their country – Telam

The Secretary of Human Rights of the Nation, Claudio Avruj, called on Venezuelans living in Argentina "to provide information and confidential testimony" about possible human rights violations in their country.

Avruj added that he had "high expectations in this initiative", which he described as "a sign of political maturity" because "Venezuelans recognize the leadership of President Mauricio Macri".

"There are 180,000 Venezuelans in the country today spread across the provinces, although the highest concentration is in Buenos Aires, and it is estimated that migration will continue to increase to nearly 400 000 by the end of next year, "Avruj told Telam. , before recognizing that the majority of them have arrived in the last three years "in search of better living conditions".

The Government will receive denunciations at the Center for the Orientation of Migrants (President Luis Sáenz Peña 1626, Capital) on 24 and 27 July and 29 and 31 July from 10 to 20; including Saturdays, thinking about "those who work and can not do it on weekdays," explained the manager at this agency, explaining the resolution signed by the holder of his portfolio, Germán Garavano, and known today. hui.

"We are expecting a lot from this initiative because Venezuelans recognize the leadership of President Mauricio Macri on this issue, which is an important step, a sign of political maturity," said Avruj.