Adriana Briceño

Adriana Briceño is the wife of Ángel Godoy, a Venezuelan journalist and political prisoner who was recently released after spending a year in jail. Godoy was imprisoned for writing columns critical of President Nicolás Maduro's government. Briceño is newsworthy because of her role in supporting her husband during his imprisonment and her involvement in efforts to communicate with him while he was incarcerated. Recent news highlights how families like Briceño's smuggled messages to prisoners using unconventional methods, such as hiding them in chocolate bar wrappers. Her story underscores the challenges faced by families of political prisoners in Venezuela and the lengths they go to maintain contact and provide support. Briceño's experience sheds light on the broader issue of political repression and human rights concerns in Venezuela.