Dossier
Barinas prison
Coverage of Barinas prison in the Nexus archive.
- Venezuela inmates occupy prison roof and set fire to mattresses to protest alleged abuses
Inmates at Venezuela's Barinas prison occupied the roof and set fires to mattresses, protesting alleged abuses by staff. They accused the prison director of overseeing guards who shot unarmed prisoners, with a video showing a wounded inmate demanding justice.
- Venezuelan prisoners stage rooftop protest over alleged abuse and shootings
Inmates at Venezuela's Barinas prison staged a rooftop protest to demand justice over alleged abuse and shootings. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about prison conditions and human rights in the region.