Venezuelan Regime’s Political Prison Sentence Exposes Justice System’s Corruption

In a grim reminder of the Venezuelan regime's blatant disregard for rule of law, Rafael Tudares—son-in-law of opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia—was condemned to an unfathomable 30-year prison sentence following what authorities call a "trial" lasting just over twelve hours. This farce of justice illustrates how Caracas continues to crush dissent through politically motivated prosecutions that trample on basic legal rights and due process. Despite nearly a year-long legal saga, Tudares and his family have been denied fundamental access to case files or transparent judicial procedures. As Mariana González, Tudares’ wife, revealed publicly, not even she or her lawyer can...