A Police Chief Detained for Reporting on a Regime Party
The officer is an important reference in Venezuelan criminology; Rumors about negotiations, invasions and the extradition of Alex Saab made the rounds on Twitter all day
Briefing
Six Newborns Died in Nueva Esparta, in a Day
The child mortality and teenage pregnancy rates are further evidence of chavismo’s failure; Coronavirus cases have tripled in the region, 4,336 in Venezuela
500 Political Prisoners Isolated for Months
Deputy Adriana Pichardo said that they’ve had no news about their condition; Lawyer Eva Leal was attacked by a GNB lieutenant in Barquisimeto
Over 4,000 COVID-19 Cases
The regime imposes and lifts confinement measures on a whim, but the number of COVID-19 cases keeps growing; Trump said he still supports Guaidó
Can’t Flatten the Curve
The week closed with 831 new COVID-19 cases; seven days of radical quarantine start today; Juan Guaidó announces that the register for the Health Heroes bonus will start soon
Wash Your Hands, Wear Facemasks, Keep Social Distance
Flexibilizing quarantine will probably lead to increased contagion rates, which are already out of control. The regime can’t keep pretending to do miracles. Don’t leave your house if you don’t have to
Local Coronavirus Cases Tripled in a Day
The figures defeat the propaganda of pandemic management that sounded miraculous; The country is saddened by the collapse of a canopy at UCV
Another Day, Another Opposition Party Hijacked
The regime moves forward in its plan to organize elections it can’t lose; Maduro premieres a new slogan: “EU out of Venezuela!”
Now They’re Stealing AD
The kidnapping of political party Acción Democrática (AD) is another absurd measure, if the goal is to create trust in upcoming legislative elections; Saab’s case will be long; the Morodo case keeps going and the country is going downhill
The Battle For Alex Saab’s Extradition Begins
The Foreign Ministry’s communiqué about the capture of the “businessman” reveals profound irregularities about his nationalization, his job title, diplomatic immunity and responsibilities; The TSJ appointed an unacceptable CNE
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