Another inmate has died in a Venezuelan prison, bringing the total reported deaths in detention to 29 this year, according to the Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP). Rafael José Vásquez García died at the “26 de Julio” detention center in Guárico state due to hypovolemic shock and related health complications. The OVP monitors and reports on conditions within Venezuela’s prison system, which are frequently criticized for overcrowding, violence, and lack of adequate healthcare. This latest death highlights the ongoing crisis within Venezuelan prisons, where human rights organizations have documented widespread abuses. Details surrounding the circumstances of Vásquez García’s death remain limited. The OVP continues to document and publicize these incidents, advocating for improved conditions and accountability. This incident adds to growing concerns about the state of human rights within the Venezuelan penal system.