César Andrés Meneses: Swallowed By the Venezuelan Penitentiary System
Damelis Meneses, mother of César Andrés Meneses, saw him for the last time on August 31 when he was transferred from Maturín to an unknown destination
Politics
Distracting Shenanigans During Venezuela's Post Electoral Dead Calm
The opaque saga of Edmundo Gonzalez’s departure spirals out while some people in social media donate money to fund a Venezuelan Bay of Pigs. Don’t say nothing is happening
The Guatemalan Precedent: How Europe Can Stand Firm on Democracy for Venezuela
Just a year ago, the EU promoted the successful inauguration of Bernardo Arévalo in Guatemala, the country’s first anti-establishment president in decades. The 27 must replicate those pro-democracy pressures in Venezuela, albeit its challenges
We Are Not Stupid
The democratic leadership can’t make the mistake of dismissing the common sense of the millions of Venezuelans who voted for the man that left the country. What’s happening is troubling and the people deserve answers
Wladimir Piñera: Snatched From His Mother’s Arms
Wladimir Piñera was walking with his mother when he was detained. His family remains uncertain of his whereabouts
Edmundo Left
Edmundo left Venezuela. The man who beat Nicolás Maduro in the presidential elections sought asylum in Spain
Here Comes the Bogeyman: Maria Corina Faces Mass Frustration
Between silence and frustration, the enormous political capital of the new opposition leader cannot be lost. She has to show, and now, that she knows what to do – that she is not another Guaidó.
María Oropeza: A Politician Who Broadcasted Her Illegal Detention
María Oropeza is a member of Vente Venezuela. Her arrest, broadcasted live, caught the attention of all of Venezuela, and the IACHR granted her precautionary measures.
Anatomy of a Fraud
Signs of the extensive election fraud in Venezuela—and the regime's futile attempts to cover it up—have continued to emerge since Election Day
Deysi Peña Didn't Go on a Business Trip
Deysi Peña was arrested on August 2, 2024. This photojournalist is accused of terrorism, inciting hatred, obstruction of public roads, vandalism and resisting authority
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