Captain Anyelo Heredia was brutally beaten by SESMAS guards at Rodeo 1 prison this week after requesting medical attention for a worsening gunshot wound to his tibia, according to an X post by Venezuelan human rights activist Tamara Sucu shared over the past 90 minutes ending at 1:15 AM UTC on December 28, 2025. Sucu stated that Heredia, who has been denouncing torture since his kidnapping and whose case was brought before the International Criminal Court, suffers severe pain from a solidified fracture without treatment, with captors denying care as a form of punishment. His current health status remains unknown, raising fears for his safety. The post detailed prior instances of torture, including arriving in a wheelchair with visible signs during a degradation act witnessed by senior officials such as Vladimir Padrino Lopez, as well as persecution of Heredia's family. Sucu renewed calls to the ICC on Heredia's birthday, using the hashtag #VerdugoNoPideClemencia to highlight crimes against political prisoners.
