José Sánchez “Mazuco”, el exdiputado al que Diosdado Cabello acusa de tener un plan en contra de Nicolás Maduro Former Venezuelan National Assembly member José Sánchez, known as “Mazuco,” has been detained for the second time, with his two sons also reportedly missing. His previous detention in 2007 led to a 5-year prison sentence, and his release in 2011 was reportedly linked to Diosdado Cabello. The reasons for his current detention and his sons’ disappearance remain unclear.

• José Sánchez “Mazuco” was detained on September 30, 2024, marking his second detention during the current administration.
• Fourteen months after “Mazuco’s” detention, his sons Gabriel Ángel Sánchez Piña (19, with ASD) and Levy Sánchez were also detained.
• “Mazuco’s” first detention was in 2007, resulting in a 5-year sentence, and he was released in 2011.
• His second detention’s reasons are unclear, but his family believes it’s part of political persecution.
• Diosdado Cabello, now in charge of the Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace, claimed “Mazuco” was involved in destabilization plans.
• The family hopes for their release amidst announced prisoner exchanges following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
• “Mazuco” has had a political career, serving as a deputy and aspiring for other political roles.