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Hundreds of inmates seize control of a prison in Barinas, Venezuela, and protest alleged torture and abuse,

Crisis in Venezuela — Hundreds of inmates seize control of a prison in Barinas, Venezuela, and protest alleged torture and abuse, demanding the removal of the prison director as security forces surround

Published May 24, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Crisis in Venezuela.

Hundreds of inmates seize control of a prison in Barinas, Venezuela, and protest alleged torture and abuse, demanding the removal of the prison director as security forces surround the facility. [https://thesun.my/news/world-news/inmates-alleging-torture-take-over-venezuelan-prison/ (AFP via The Sun )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-05-24).