Complicated Borders
While the world burns, here's the daily briefing covering Venezuela news
Be Democratic, Pretty Please
Among other news, the EU electoral observation mission presented its final report and recommended some changes like strengthening the separation of the branches of power and trust in the independence of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice
Hidden Money Is Revealed by ‘Suisse Secrets’
Among other news, Swiss bank Credit Suisse accepted to open and keep accounts of Venezuelan clients accused of ransacking PDVSA for hundreds of millions of dollars
How to Treat a DEA Informant
Among other news, Jorge Rodríguez denied that Alex Saab had been a DEA informant.
Alex Saab: The DEA’s ‘Cooperating Patriot’
Among other news, it was revealed that Alex Saab was an informant for the DEA and told them about bribes he paid to Venezuelan officers.
Between Apure and Arauca
Among other news, Colombian President Iván Duque blames the Venezuelan regime for protecting armed groups, specifically the ‘Segunda Marquetalia’ (FARC dissidents) and the ELN.
Blaming Colombia for Corruption And Violence In Venezuela
Among other news, Saab blamed Colombia for corruption and violence and said they recruited “politicians with immunity for drug trafficking”.
Saving Tepuyes from Frivolity
Among other news, social media users helped multiply the noise against a new abuse that could have only been committed with the State’s approval: a party was held on top of the Kusari tepuy, part of Canaima National Park in Bolívar.
They Killed El Koki, Venezuela’s Most Wanted Criminal
Among other news, authorities of Maduro's government found and killed El Koki, leader of a criminal gang of la Cota 905 in Caracas.
"My Child's Head Exploded in My Hands"
Among other news, a 9 month-old Venezuelan baby was murdered by the Trinidadian Coast Guard when they shot a boat with 20 migrants that had sailed from Delta Amacuro.
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