""There was always artificial light, always," Armas said, during a rally outside the prison, which has become synonymous with torture. "That makes you feel really anxious and kind of paranoid.""
""I think that El Helicoide should be a museum," said Armas, who was released from the prison in January. "We should never forget what happened here.""
Jesus Armas spent 14 months in El Helicoide, a prison notorious for its lack of sunlight and constant artificial lighting. He experienced isolation and anxiety during his confinement. As Venezuela transitions to democracy, there is a debate about the future of El Helicoide. Delcy Rodriguez proposed converting it into a sports complex, while opposition leaders argue it should be a museum to remember the crimes committed there. El Helicoide is notable for its architecture and history as a torture site.
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