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Security & Strategic Review - December 2024
VENEZUELA: Two political prisoners die in custody
The death of two political prisoners in Venezuela in October and November triggered renewed outcry over the mass arrests of activists and demonstrators following the disputed 28 July presidential election, which is widely regarded as having been lost by President Nicolás Maduro. In mid-November, however, the attorney general’s office unexpectedly announced the release of 225 people who were arrested in the aftermath of the election, suggesting that the government is looking to turn the page on the fierce repression that has characterised recent months and which damaged crucial relations with allies in Brazil and Colombia.
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