Tag Archives: El Rodeo

Time Dysplasia

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

The government no longer even bothers to deny that things are bad in Venezuelan jails, but thankfully the Penal System director has announced definite plans to open new prisons to house 13,000 new inmates Chávez himself is perfectly aware of … Continue reading →

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The National Guard at El Rodeo Prison – Updated

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

As you watch this simply jaw-dropping video, try to keep in mind that these National Guardsmen are shooting at people who are shooting back at them with guns that other National Guardsmen smuggled into the prison in the first place: … Continue reading →

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Another one for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Agenda

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

At this time, it’s very hard to get a sense for what’s really happening in the stomach-churningly violent riot-turned-military-takeover at El Rodeo prison. The photos this tiny war is generating are…staggering. (And that’s just on the outside!) My sense is, … Continue reading →

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