The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is mobilizing efforts to gain the release of Gregory José Pérez, a volunteer who serves as executive director of the National Baptist Youth Union of Venezuela.
Pérez was arrested Jan. 23 after evacuating a communications center where he was working because of protests in the area. He was subsequently arrested, though there is no evidence linking him to the protests, according to BWA.
Another 30 people were arrested along with him, including numerous children ages 12 to 14.
“Brother Pérez has dedicated his life to serving others, most especially the children and youth of Venezuela,” BWA General Secretary Elijah Brown said in a Feb. 6 news release.
Brown urged prayers for peace in Venezuela. (BNG)
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