Summary
The United States criticized the Venezuelan government after opposition figure Alfredo Díaz died in custody at El Helicoide prison in Caracas. The US called his detention a "reminder of the vile nature" of President Nicolás Maduro's regime. Human rights groups claim Díaz was unjustly detained, leading to increased tensions between the US and Venezuela.
Key Facts
- Alfredo Díaz was an opposition figure in Venezuela who died in prison.
- He was held for over a year at El Helicoide prison in Caracas.
- The US government criticized Venezuela for Díaz's death.
- President Trump has accused President Maduro of leading a drug cartel.
- US officials claim Díaz was detained arbitrarily and in poor conditions.
- Díaz was jailed for disputing Venezuela's 2024 presidential election results.
- Human rights groups have raised concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Venezuela.
