Name: César Orta
Arbitrarily detained: May 2, 2014
Place of confinement: Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas
Occupation: Major of the FAV
César Orta was arrested on May 2, 2014 in Maracay, Aragua State, along with other officers for allegedly planning a coup against the Venezuelan government. The coup was known as “Blue Strike” because it mostly involves aviation officers. They were all accused of the presumed plan of use a Tucano aircraft to attack several government headquarters.
On May 5, 2015, the Permanent War Council of Caracas sentenced César Orta to 8 years and 7 months in prison for the crimes of instigation to rebellion and against the military decorum.
Cesar, like all political prisoners, is innocent.
If you want to support César use the hashtag #CésarEsInocente # LiberenATODOSPososPolíticos
