A recent report confirms the death of a prisoner in a Táchira state penitentiary, bringing the total number of deaths in state custody between April and June 2026 to 27. The confirmation was made by the Observatorio Venezolano de Prisiones (OVP), a prison monitoring organization. This increase in fatalities raises significant concerns regarding conditions within Venezuelan prisons and the treatment of inmates. Details surrounding the specific circumstances of this latest death have not yet been released. The OVP continues to document and report on deaths occurring within the Venezuelan penal system. This latest incident adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting a crisis in the country’s correctional facilities. The report highlights a need for greater transparency and accountability regarding inmate welfare.