From Guantanamo to Venezuela: Migrants report detention conditions based on the American military base

The harsh experiences of Venezuelan migrants arrested in the Military Base of Guantanamo, United States, are coming to light after their repatriation. Testimonies such as Kevin Rodríguez, shared with Telemundo, reveal the difficult conditions they faced during their arrest.

• Rodríguez, who claims not to have a criminal record or links with criminal gangs, was arrested by immigration authorities and transferred to the military base in Cuba.
• There, according to his testimony, he lived in precarious conditions, with «a very thin mattress», supporting cold and low food.
• In addition, he denounced the lack of hygiene in the facilities and the restriction of bathrooms, allowed only every three days and low wives.

Detention conditions:

• These stories are added to other complaints about the conditions in which Venezuelan migrants have been arrested in this military base.
• The information that has arisen, speak of denigrant treatment, and lack of respect for human rights.
• It is also important to highlight that there are information that indicates that some of the deported migrants had a criminal record in their countries of origin.
• The arrest of migrants in Guantanamo has generated controversy and concern between human rights organizations.
• It is important to mention that the Guantanamo base is known for housing detainees accused of terrorism, and that the arrest of migrants in those facilities, raises a lot of controversy.
• There are reports that a considerable amount of Venezuelan migrants, has been returned to their country of origin.
• It should also be mentioned that the causes for which migrants have been arrested, vary.

These types of testimonies highlight the difficulties facing Venezuelan migrants in their attempt to reach the United States, and the conditions they face when they are arrested.