It's a Dishonorable Way to Start: Political Prisoners' Families' Complaint to Larry Devoe
A week after relatives of political prisoners denounced the improper use of force against detainees at El Rodeo I, and the subsequent suspension of visits to several of them, the complaint was elevated to the Prosecutor's Office this Wednesday, April 15, to draw the attention of Attorney General Larry Devoe, with the delivery of a document containing 12 petitions regarding those detained for political reasons.
TL;DR
- Families of political prisoners delivered a document with 12 petitions to the Prosecutor's Office concerning detainees at El Rodeo I.
- Relatives report alleged mistreatment, including denial of visits and threats against those protesting.
- The Attorney General's office previously denied reports of a detainee's death and stated a commission visited El Rodeo I to ensure rights were respected.
- Andreína Baduel criticized the Attorney General, stating he denies human rights crimes and questioning the commission's interactions with families.
- Jessica Castro denounced alleged torture and inhumane conditions at Fuerte Guaicaipuro, where detainees linked to 'Operation Gideon' are held.
- Detainees at Fuerte Guaicaipuro reportedly receive only one meal a day, leading to severe stomach problems and memory loss in one instance.