### [2026-05-24](/feed/2026/05/24/index.md)

##### 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. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Sun](https://thesun.my/news/world-news/inmates-alleging-torture-take-over-venezuelan-prison/)

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