What can one building tell us about Venezuela?
El Helicoide was a symbol of hope, now it’s the site of torture for political prisoners.
Beyond Today · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
Once a futuristic symbol of all that Venezuela could become, a building called El Helicoide in the country’s capital is now the headquarters of the intelligence services and a prison for political prisoners. We speak to Karenina Velandia, who has been investigating the prison, about the dramatic collapse of the once-wealthy country she grew up in.
You can read her report here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-46864864
Producer: Heidi Pett