Venezuela inmates set mattresses on fire on prison roof

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Inmates at Barinas prison occupied the roof and set flaming mattresses after alleging staff opened fire on unarmed prisoners.

WHO: Inmates at Barinas prison; prison staff

WHAT: Inmates staged a roof protest, piling flaming mattresses and calling for the removal of the prison director after alleging guards shot unarmed prisoners.

WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 2:20 AM ET

WHERE: Barinas prison, Barinas, Venezuela

WHY: Inmates protested alleged abuse, saying prison staff opened fire on unarmed prisoners and that the director oversaw guards.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Venezuela inmates protest on Barinas prison roof · May 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Inmates protest shootings from Barinas prison roof · May 24, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET

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