Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody 'vile', US says
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.
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