politics
Protest by families of political prisoners in Venezuela reaches a critical point
Protest by families of political prisoners in Venezuela reaches a critical point 16 Feb 2026 #NTN24 At 11 in the morning this Monday, relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela completed 53 hours on a hunger strike in front of the Boleíta Zone 7 detention center in Caracas, thus accompanying their loved ones who began this measure inside the premises since Friday noon. […]
TL;DR
- Families of political prisoners in Venezuela are on a hunger strike for over 53 hours.
- The protest is taking place outside the Boleíta Zone 7 detention center in Caracas.
- Three protesters have experienced health complications, with one needing an ambulance.
- There are serious concerns about the poor health of the political prisoners within the detention center.