CIDH Seeks Urgent Visit to Venezuela to Investigate El Helicoide Human Rights Abuses

The CIDH has urgently requested a visit to Venezuela to investigate human rights abuses at El Helicoide prison, highlighting severe concerns over detainee treatment.

On Wednesday, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) submitted a formal request to the Organization of American States (OAS) for a visit to Venezuela.
The focus of the CIDHs visit is the notorious El Helicoide prison, known for reported human rights violations against political prisoners and other detainees.
The CIDH aims to observe the human rights situation in Venezuela, amid ongoing international scrutiny over the countrys treatment of its citizens.
This request follows numerous reports and testimonies from former inmates detailing torture and inhumane conditions within El Helicoide since 2014.

Why It Matters

This investigation could shed light on the ongoing human rights crisis in Venezuela, impacting the lives of detainees and their families. The outcome may influence international responses and pressure on the Venezuelan government. Observers should watch for potential developments in the governments cooperation with the CIDH and any resulting actions from the OAS.