politics
May 10, 2026
Sedatives, extreme cold, and 100 days without hygiene: Tareck El Aissami denounces torture in prison
Weeks after the corruption trial of the Pdvsa-Crypto scheme began, former Minister of Petroleum Tareck El Aissami made his first statement this Friday, May 8, where he reported being a victim of torture and directed accusations against former Attorney General Tarek William Saab.
TL;DR
- Tareck El Aissami alleges torture and mistreatment in detention, including sleep deprivation, extreme cold, and 100 days without hygiene.
- He accuses former Attorney General Tarek William Saab and other officials of drugging him, psychological manipulation, and attempts to force a confession.
- El Aissami demands a public trial and claims his health is at risk due to an interrupted surgery for a prostate hernia.
- He expresses deep emotional distress over his son's recovery from heart surgery.
- The trial is set to resume on May 11th.