Political Oppression and Arbitrary Detentions Plague Venezuela In a new report released by Amnesty International, it is revealed that the government of President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela continues to carry out politically motivated arbitrary detentions. The report documents the cases of nine individuals who were detained under this policy and […]
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Venezuela’s Aid Agreement: An Imperative Leap Forward
Delays in Establishing UN-Administered Aid Fund in Venezuela Exacerbate Humanitarian Emergency The Urgency of Aid in Venezuela According to a statement released by Human Rights Watch, the delays in establishing a UN-administered aid fund for Venezuela are worsening the already dire humanitarian situation in the country. Despite an agreement signed […]
Venezuela: International Criminal Court Approves Investigation into Human Rights Abuses
Venezuela: ICC Investigation Gets Go-Ahead Regional Support Essential to Ensure Justice for Serious Crimes The resumption of the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation in Venezuela is seen as a glimmer of hope for justice for victims of serious human rights violations committed by the Maduro government. On June 27, 2023, […]
Venezuela’s Democratic Future Hangs in the Balance: Escalating Threats to Free Elections
Venezuela: Increased Threats to Free Elections June 22, 2023 Venezuela‘s National Assembly’s decision to appoint new members to the National Electoral Council (CNE) has raised concerns about the fairness of the upcoming presidential elections and legislative and regional elections. Human Rights Watch has warned that the appointment of new members […]
Argentina’s Duty: Pursuing Justice for Crimes Against Humanity in Venezuela
Argentine Federal Courts to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity in Venezuela The filing of a criminal complaint by the relatives of victims of crimes against humanity and the Clooney Foundation for Justice in Argentine federal courts marks a significant step towards achieving truth, justice, and reparation for the victims of serious […]
How Lula’s Failure in Venezuela Affects Human Rights
Brazil’s Lula Missed a Key Opportunity to Uphold Human Rights in Venezuela Background Brazilian President Lula and Venezuelan President Maduro met recently, and after the meeting, Lula praised Maduro’s government’s democracy and criticized the narrative that the democratic institutions in Venezuela were being undermined. It is evident that Maduro’s government […]