The Organization of Venezuelans Persecuted for Political Reasons in Exile (Veppex) publicly rejected the recent appointment of Tarek William Saab as Venezuela's temporary Ombudsman. They view this decision as a mockery of the victims of human rights violations in the country and assert that it serves to reinforce impunity among individuals associated with the current regime. Veppex has called upon the United States to intervene by blocking individuals connected to the regime from being part of human rights institutions, emphasizing that this appointment is part of a larger strategy by the Venezuelan government to maintain control over entities responsible for safeguarding citizen rights.

Furthermore, Veppex stresses that Saab's background as the Attorney General for nearly a decade has led to widespread condemnation from various human rights organizations, democratic opponents, and political exiles who have accused him of being complicit in numerous violations. The organization believes that there needs to be a firm and public demand made by the United States for the immediate review of Saab's appointment, which they argue undermines the integrity of the human rights framework meant to protect the Venezuelan populace.

This situation sheds light on ongoing tensions in Venezuela regarding human rights protection and the serious allegations against the current regime. By highlighting the need for international intervention, Veppex hopes to galvanize more political and diplomatic pressure against the Venezuelan government to ensure accountability for past transgressions and reassure the victims and their families that their plight has not been forgotten.