health
April 29, 2026
OVP denounces new death of prisoner in state custody and alerts to prison crisis in Venezuela
The Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP) denounced the death of a inmate in state custody, amid what it describes as a systematic pattern of neglect and human rights violations within the country's prison system. According to the organization, the deceased was identified as Antonio José Manzano, who died [...]
TL;DR
- The Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP) reported the death of inmate Antonio José Manzano in Maracaibo due to progressive health deterioration without adequate medical care.
- This case is part of a series of recent inmate deaths in Venezuelan prisons, including those at Yare III, Rodeo III, Rodeo IV, Uribana, and Tocuyito.
- The OVP denounces a systematic pattern of neglect and human rights violations within the prison system, where lack of timely medical attention is a recurring cause of death.
- The organization questions the responsibility of state institutions like the Public Ministry and the Ombudsman's Office in protecting inmates' rights.
- The OVP is documenting these events and escalating complaints to international instances due to the critical prison crisis characterized by overcrowding, diseases, and negligence.