When Venezuela Accused Me of Being a Terrorist

Detained and extorted by Venezuelan Intelligence on the border

Joshua Collins
Muros Invisibles

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An official from Sebin, with an exposed skull face stands in a dark cell
“Venezuelan Death Squad” Composite image (Joshua Collins)

“Do you know it’s a 10-year minimum sentence for espionage and another 10 for terrorism?” said the officer from SEBIN, the political police charged with persecuting and torturing those considered threats to the Venezuelan regime.

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Joshua Collins
Muros Invisibles

A reporter on immigration and world affairs, based in Cucuta, Colombia. Bylines at Al Jazeera, Caracas Chronicles, New Humanitarian and more