Venezuelan prison director Eleiner Sánchez dies in state custody amid abuse claims

Eleiner Sánchez, former director of the 26 de Julio prison, died in state custody after being linked to Operation Gran Cacique Guaicaipuro in December 2024. Her judicial process was marked by alleged irregularities and cruel treatment, raising concerns about state accountability. The death is unverified and details remain unclear, but it highlights systemic issues in Venezuela's detention system.