The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) concluded hearings on Wednesday, June 17th, regarding the case of Óscar Pérez, a former police officer killed in Venezuela. The court received final oral arguments concerning allegations of extrajudicial execution and persecution related to Pérez and six others. The case centers on the circumstances surrounding Pérez’s death in 2017 following a raid by Venezuelan security forces. Advocates argue that Pérez was deliberately targeted and killed, and that subsequent actions constituted persecution. The IACtHR will now deliberate and issue a ruling on the merits of the case, potentially addressing issues of state responsibility and human rights violations. A decision could set a precedent for similar cases and impact accountability for security force actions in Venezuela. The ruling is anticipated to address the broader context of alleged human rights abuses within the country.