A report from the Observatorio Venezolano de Prisiones (OVP) reveals alarming conditions in the detention facilities of the Cuerpo de Investigaciones Científicas, Penales y Forenses (Cicpc) in Venezuela. The average detainee spends one year and eight months in these holding cells, significantly exceeding the legal limit of 48 hours before appearing in court. This prolonged detention effectively turns these facilities into “parallel prisons,” characterized by extreme overcrowding. The report highlights a critical failure in the Venezuelan justice system, with a substantial 58% of identified individuals experiencing lengthy pre-trial detention. These conditions raise serious concerns regarding human rights and due process within Venezuela’s law enforcement system. The situation demands urgent attention and reform to ensure adherence to legal standards and the welfare of those detained by the Cicpc.