{"id":165476,"date":"2025-08-26T15:30:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/betssy-chavez-on-a-dry-hunger-strike-specialist-warns-of-severe-kidney-damage-potential-collapse-and-imminent-death-risk\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T15:30:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:30:16","slug":"betssy-chavez-on-a-dry-hunger-strike-specialist-warns-of-severe-kidney-damage-potential-collapse-and-imminent-death-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/betssy-chavez-on-a-dry-hunger-strike-specialist-warns-of-severe-kidney-damage-potential-collapse-and-imminent-death-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Betssy Ch\u00e1vez on a dry hunger strike: Specialist warns of severe kidney damage, potential collapse, and imminent death risk."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Betssy Ch\u00e1vez: Fourth Day of Hunger Strike and Its Implications<\/h2>\n

The former minister Betssy Ch\u00e1vez<\/strong> has entered the fourth day of a dry hunger strike<\/strong> at the Chorrillos Women\u2019s Nexus prison. This drastic measure began on August 22<\/strong> after the National Penitentiary Institute (INPE)<\/strong> denied her request for a transfer to another facility, citing alleged threats against her.<\/p>\n

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Betssy Ch\u00e1vez begins her fourth day on a dry strike: her complaints, claims and the pronouncement of the INPE<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Health Risks of a Dry Hunger Strike<\/h2>\n

According to the latest statements from INPE, Ch\u00e1vez is at severe risk of health complications. Public Health Specialist<\/strong> Dr. Marco Almer\u00ed has cautioned that after just three days without food or liquid, the body starts to show serious symptoms, which can lead to irreversible damage without timely medical attention. <\/p>\n

During the initial days of a dry hunger strike, the human body experiences intense thirst<\/strong>, headaches, dizziness, low blood pressure, and a significant appetite. Dr. Almer\u00ed noted that “on day one and day two, what people feel is quite thirst, very intense, a lot of dehydration<\/strong>.” He emphasized that severe dehydration could lead to acute renal damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Betssy Ch\u00e1vez under critical risk<\/figcaption>

Consequences of Prolonged Starvation<\/h2>\n

By the fifth and sixth day, the situation becomes increasingly dire. The cardiovascular<\/strong> system may begin to collapse, leading to heart dysfunction, kidney failure, and liver complications. Individuals may experience mental confusion, neurological changes, and a significant deterioration of their overall health.<\/p>\n

From the seventh day onwards, the risk of death<\/strong> becomes acute. International experiences<\/strong> from hunger strikes \u2014 such as those in prisons in Ukraine, Colombia, and Guantanamo \u2014 indicate that no one has managed to survive beyond this limit without medical intervention. Even those who received treatment post-collapse have often faced permanent damage to vital organs.<\/p>\n

The case of Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko<\/strong>, who had to be hospitalized on her fourth day of a hunger strike in 2016<\/strong>, serves as a sobering reminder. Additionally, FARC militants in Colombia, who undertook dry hunger strikes in the 1990s, only lasted six days, while at the Guantanamo prison, several political prisoners died after five days due to fatal arrhythmias.<\/p>\n

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Supporters of Betssy Ch\u00e1vez making seedlings to ask for their transfer<\/figcaption>

Interventions and Family Decisions<\/h2>\n

Dr. Almer\u00ed has stated that intervention for Betssy Ch\u00e1vez<\/strong> will only be possible if she loses consciousness, at which point a family member would need to authorize medical treatment. “Nothing can be done unless the patient enters a state of unconsciousness,” he stated. If her condition worsens, the family would need to act quickly to authorize intravenous hydration<\/strong> and possibly a nasogastric<\/strong> tube for nutrition.<\/p>\n

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Documents signed by Betssy Ch\u00e1vez and Pronouncement of the INPE.<\/figcaption>

The unfolding situation surrounding Betssy Ch\u00e1vez’s hunger strike highlights significant concerns over human rights, mental health, and the treatment of inmates in Peru. The risks associated with prolonged hunger strikes not only impact the individual but also raise questions about the ethical responsibilities of authorities towards individuals in their care. <\/p>\n

As supporters<\/strong> rally for her transfer and call for a reconsideration of her circumstances, the narrative surrounding her plight continues to evolve, reflecting broader concerns about justice, human rights, and the treatment of dissent in various societal contexts. The outcome remains uncertain, yet it serves as a stark reminder of the significant implications of actions taken in protest.<\/p>\n


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