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Former Officer Dies in Prison Amid Political Turmoil

1/13/2026

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Edilson Torres, former Venezuelan police officer, died in prison from a heart attack after detention on politically motivated charges.
His family gathered in Guanare for his wake on January 12, 2026.
They awaited the government's promise to release prisoners following the United States' capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Alfredo Romero of Foro Penal reported 100 politically motivated cases, and by January 13, 2026, 55 prisoners were released while the government claimed 116.

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Edilson Torres, former Venezuelan police officer, died in prison from a heart attack after detention on politically motivated charges.
His family gathered in Guanare for his wake on January 12, 2026.
They awaited the government's promise to release prisoners following the United States' capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Alfredo Romero of Foro Penal reported 100 politically motivated cases, and by January 13, 2026, 55 prisoners were released while the government claimed 116.