In a harrowing account, a young Venezuelan activist details the brutal conditions he endured in prison following his arrest during protests against the controversial re-election of Nicolás Maduro. Alleging severe physical and psychological torture, the activist—identified as Juan—shares witness accounts of dire living conditions, inadequate food, and systematic repression of dissent. His story highlights broader issues of human rights violations and systemic abuse faced by many detainees in Venezuela amid ongoing political turmoil.