OVP: At least 14 prisoners have died in state custody between April and May
OVP warned that at least 14 inmates died in Venezuelan state custody between April and the first days of May
TL;DR
- At least 14 inmates died in Venezuelan state custody between April and early May.
- The Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP) highlighted deteriorating prison conditions, including overcrowding, violence, and lack of institutional control.
- Families of inmates are forced to cover expenses for medication, medical care, food, and basic supplies.
- The OVP is demanding exhaustive and impartial investigations into each death and presenting documentation to international human rights bodies.