NEW YORK — The Brooklyn jail holding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is notorious for troubled conditions, drawing criticism from judges who refuse to send inmates there. The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) is a known destination for individuals awaiting trial in federal courts in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Outside the facility, Venezuelan expatriates gathered to celebrate Maduro's capture as law enforcement brought him and his wife in.
Notably, former presidents like Honduras' Juan Orlando Hernández have also faced imprisonment at MDC Brooklyn, highlighting the high-stakes nature of the facility, which holds individuals from various criminal backgrounds, including gangsters and high-profile businessmen.
Despite efforts to enhance safety, including increasing staff and addressing maintenance issues, the jail has faced allegations of violence and corruption. Recent numbers indicate a lowering of the inmate population may have resulted in fewer incidents. Maduro's arrival raises questions about the security and living conditions amidst ongoing concerns about the jail's troubled past.
Notably, former presidents like Honduras' Juan Orlando Hernández have also faced imprisonment at MDC Brooklyn, highlighting the high-stakes nature of the facility, which holds individuals from various criminal backgrounds, including gangsters and high-profile businessmen.
Despite efforts to enhance safety, including increasing staff and addressing maintenance issues, the jail has faced allegations of violence and corruption. Recent numbers indicate a lowering of the inmate population may have resulted in fewer incidents. Maduro's arrival raises questions about the security and living conditions amidst ongoing concerns about the jail's troubled past.
