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In Venezuela, the death of a soldier in detention continues to react. This Monday, it is Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who said she was shocked by the death of the captain suspected by the authorities of involvement in a foiled coup. But despite the demands of the opposition and a part of the international community, no UN investigation is planned for the moment.
With our correspondent in Caracas , Benjamin Delille
A little more than a week after her visit to Venezuela, Michelle Bachelet said she was shocked by the death of Rafael Acosta and " the fact that his treatment in detention may have been the cause ."
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó and several human rights organizations claim that the soldier died as a result of torture inflicted by officers of the Military Counterintelligence Bureau. Supported by the United States, the European Union and several Latin American countries, they call on the United Nations to launch an impartial inquiry into the death of Captain Acosta.
But the former Chilean president simply called on the Venezuelan authorities to conduct a " thorough, independent and transparent " investigation.
The Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, announced on Monday that two agents were arrested and jailed for " alleged responsibility " in the death of Rafael Acosta. But there is still no mention of torture.
Inadequate for the opposition who called a demonstration Friday, July 5, National Day, for " the end of torture, assassinations and human rights violations ."
Moreover, Michelle Bachelet must also present this Friday, July 5 a highly anticipated report on the situation of human rights in Venezuela. The authorities also announced that they were convening a demonstration that day.