An inmate died of peritonitis in a Táchira state prison, bringing the total number of prisoner deaths in Venezuela to 27 this year, according to the Venezuelan Prison Observatory. The Cipriano Castro Penitentiary Center I is currently operating at 165% capacity, exacerbating already dire conditions. The Observatory reports a critical lack of medical attention and insufficient food supplies for the incarcerated population. This latest death highlights ongoing concerns about the humanitarian crisis within Venezuela’s prison system. Overcrowding and inadequate healthcare are cited as major contributing factors to the rising mortality rate. The organization continues to monitor conditions and advocate for improved treatment of prisoners. This incident underscores the systemic issues plaguing Venezuelan correctional facilities.