Venezuela: Suspected Plotters Tortured

January 9, 2019 Video Video: Venezuelan Military Officers and Families Detained, Tortured Venezuelan intelligence and security forces have detained and tortured military personnel suspected of plotting against the government. (Washington, DC) – Venezuelan intelligence and security forces have detained and tortured military personnel accused of plotting against the government, Human Rights Watch and the Venezuelan nongovernmental group Foro Penal said today. Authorities have also detained and tortured the family members of some suspects in an effort to determine their whereabouts. Some detainees…

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