Author: Jessica Cruz and South America correspondent Ione Wells

Behind the Scenes of Venezuela’s Presidential Election: Learn about the harrowing story of Emirlendris Benítez, unfairly sentenced to 30 years in prison, and the government’s crackdown on dissent. President Nicolás Maduro seeks re-election amidst claims of repression, with opposition leader María Corina Machado banned from running. Meet Alcides Bracho, a victim of false imprisonment, and Jhonatan Marcano, a struggling fisherman disillusioned with the regime. \ Source link