22.04.2026 02:11
A dispute among inmates at the high-security Yare Prison in Venezuela's Miranda state turned into a riot. It was reported that 5 inmates lost their lives in the incident.
A dispute among inmates at the high-security Yare Prison in Venezuela's Miranda state turned into a riot.
5 INMATES KILLED
The Ministry of Prison Services of Venezuela stated in a declaration that 5 inmates lost their lives in the incident and that an investigation was initiated by the chief public prosecutor's office to determine the exact causes of the riot.
In a statement made from its account on the social media platform of the US-based company X, the Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP) noted that an irregular situation continues in the prison and family visits have been suspended.
COMMISSION APPOINTED
A brief statement published by the Public Ministry also announced that a commission was appointed "to clarify the incident and ensure the rights of the inmates are guaranteed."