Maduro's Regime Intensifies Repression, Tortures Teenagers After Disputed Election: UN

Sep 17, 2024, 06:30 AM

Venezuela's government has dramatically intensified repressive tactics following the country's disputed presidential election, according to a UN mission. Reports indicate that Maduro's regime has used asphyxiation, blows, and electric shocks to torture teenagers detained after protests. The UN mission highlighted that these measures were part of a broader effort to crush peaceful protests and suppress dissent.