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

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro labeled post-election protesters as terrorists, leading to the detention of over 2,200 individuals, mostly young and poor, who faced torture and abuse in prison. While many have been released, they struggle with physical and mental trauma, financial hardship, and fear of government reprisals. The disputed election results and subsequent crackdown on dissent have left a lasting impact on these former detainees, their families, and the country as a whole.

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