The recent arrest in Venezuela of the renowned YouTuber Oscar Alejandro captured the attention of the international communityraising concerns about freedom of expression and the treatment of digital media in the country.
The influencer, who resides in Miami and has with an audience of millions on YouTube and Instagramwas arrested at the Simón Bolívar international airport near Caracas, under preliminary accusations of “terrorism,” according to reports on social networks.
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Although the arrest generated a wave of speculation and fears about his well-being, Oscar Alejandro was released shortly after and used his platform on X (previously known as Twitter) to reassure his followers.
“Friends, I am fine and free. In a few hours through my YouTube channel I will tell everything that happened. Thanks to everyone for your support”. His arrest, which occurred on Sunday before a master class scheduled in his native country for April 6, has raised criticism about what many consider an act of arbitrary and unfounded repression.
Friends, I am well and free. In a few hours through my YouTube channel I will tell everything that happened. Thanks to everyone for your support.
— Oscar Alejandro (@eloscarale) April 1, 2024
Detention was due to terrorism, according to influencer Óscar Alejandro
Las Circumstances of his arrest remain shrouded in mystery and controversy. Some accounts affiliated with the Nicolás Maduro regime They accused him of inciting an attack against a building in Caracassuggesting that critical content on his channel could have influenced his arrest.
Although he was released, Oscar Alejandro now faces a judicial process, of which he promises to reveal details in an upcoming video.
Óscar Alejandro talks about his arrest on YouTube
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, the young man He detailed the moments of his arrest in Venezuela and the influencer mentioned that when checking in to leave the countrythe police informed him that they had an arrest warrant against him, but that they did not know the reason.
Consequently, the influencer was taken to a prison to question him if he knew why he was detained, but none of them The authorities did not know what the reasons were..
“When it became night, they changed my position and put handcuffs on me and tied me to a metal chair fixed to the floor so that I could sleep well.”
Why was Oscar Alejandro arrested?
The next day, the authorities informed him that they already knew why he was detained and They showed him a video in which he is filming a shopping center at night in Venezuela.
“In one part I feel that a part was taken out of context when we arrived at the chacadito area, that is where I make a comment, because based on that comment is why the arrest request is made because I made a terrorist comment or that I tried to alter public order in Venezuela”.
The 37-year-old youtuber He is known for his in-depth analyzes of the sociopolitical reality of Latin American countries.including Venezuela, Nicaragua and El Salvador.
Your videos, which They stand out for their direct and uncensored approach, have gained international notoriety, especially those that address the situation under the Maduro regime. One of his most talked-about works includes a night tour of Caracas, evaluating the level of security in the Venezuelan capital.
The arrest of Oscar Alejandro sparked a widespread debate about freedom of expression in Venezuela, reinforcing concerns about the repression of critical voices and the impact of the regime on human rights.
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