Perez, who also has been an action film star and portrays himself as a James Bond or Rambo-like figure on social media, has added surreal twists to Venezuela's long-running political drama.

On March 17, 2024, the IDF confirmed the death of Cpt. Daniel Perez, 22, who was killed on October 7, 2023, and his body was taken hostage to Gaza. This is the story of his capture: ...

In this July 13, 2017 file photo, Oscar Perez speaks to the press at a night vigil to honour the more than 90 people killed during three months of anti-government protests, in Caracas, Venezuela.