~HUMAN+RIGHTS+IN+VENEZUELA~

~VENEZUELA'S HUMAN RIGHTS ~ **Venezuela's government's human rights record remains poor. The police and** **military committed** ** unlawful killings of criminal suspects. The police reportedly had links to the vigilante groups that killed suspected criminals. Investigations took place into the unlawful killings by security forces of criminal suspects remained extremely slow. Torture and abuse of detainees persisted, and the government failed to punish police and security officers guilty of the abuse. Prison conditions remained harsh, violence and severe overcrowding in the prison were a lot of the problem. Violence against woman was a big problem to. The woman faced substantial and societal prejudice with respect to rape and domestic violence. Domestic violence and rape were not reported to the police. Rape was difficult to prove largely because a medical examination was required within 48 hours of the crime. Sexual harassment in workplaces was a common problem but it's not a criminal offense. The major abuser in Venezuela on their human rights is their government, and because of the breakdown of the judicial branch, no trials or punishments are imposed in violators. Peace is not possible in the country. This is an overview of how the Chavez government perpetuates the breakdown in their government. The Governments are doing investigations of human rights violations, and workers rights in Venezuela. **