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Venezuelan Activist Reveals Harrowing Experiences of Torture in Prison

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Venezuelan Activist Reveals Harrowing Experiences of Torture in Prison

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  • Juan, a young opposition activist, reported severe physical and psychological torture after being detained during protests following the recent Venezuelan elections.
  • He alleges that many detainees suffer mistreated conditions, rotten food, and torture chambers within Venezuela's notorious Tocorón prison.
  • Human rights organizations claim that over 20 protesters died due to police repression during protests against Maduro's declared electoral victory.
  • The UN and ICC are investigating allegations of human rights violations amidst claims of political persecution and torture by state forces.
  • Juan expresses hope for change, as 1,794 political prisoners remain in Venezuela, anticipating the possible return of opposition candidate Edmundo González.

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