Fear, disease and debt afflict Venezuelans released from prison after post-election arrests

Relatives of prisoners detained in a post-election crackdown wait outside of Tocuyito Prison after a visit, in Tocuyito, Venezuela, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro labeled them as terrorists on national television. They were plucked from pharmacies, apartment buildings and other locations, and thrown in prison for months. Many…

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Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned

Thousands of people rallied in the streets of Venezuela’s capital on August 3, waving the national flag and singing the national anthem in support of an opposition candidate they believe won the presidential election by a landslide. Authorities have declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner of last Sunday’s election but have yet to produce voting…

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