Yaacob Harary

Yaacob Harary is a 71-year-old architect and food producer originally from San Juan, Argentina. He recently gained international attention after spending 15 months and three days imprisoned in Venezuela under the regime of Nicolás Maduro. Accused of terrorism without evidence, he describes the horrific conditions he endured in the El Rodeo I prison, where he suffered from health issues exacerbated by a lack of medical care and deplorable living conditions. Harary was detained while attempting to establish a dairy factory in Venezuela. After his release, he bravely spoke out about his experiences to advocate for his business partner, Douglas Javier Ochoa, who remains incarcerated. His story highlights the plight of political prisoners in Venezuela and the broader human rights abuses occurring in the country.