Calls internationally for a “transparent investigation” into the death in custody of an opposition member who the government said killed himself.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Venezuela. Venezuela is not a functioning democracy after years of sliding down the scale on this measure. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Americas.
Venezuela’s Maduro Accused Of Executing Thousands
In a report released on Tuesday, Amnesty accuses Nicolas Maduro’s government of committing some of the worst human rights violations in Venezuela’s history.
Celebrity Chef In Hot Water For Hosting Venezuela’s Maduro
Turkish celebrity chef in hot water for hosting Venezuela’s Maduro amid claims that people in Venezuela are going hungry due to an ongoing economic crisis.
Venezuela and the Ever-Present Threat of American Intervention
Venezuela has truly faced the consequences of being a socialist country in a world that a fascist United States loves to dominate. Venezuela has huge oil reserves that the US plans on controlling.
Exiled Jurists Symbolically Sentence Maduro to 18 Years
A panel of self-exiled Venezuelan judges holding a symbolic trial in Colombia found President Maduro guilty of corruption landing him an 18 years jail term.
Lights Go Out During Vote for Maduro as Socialist Party Head
Gathering of Venezuelan socialists took an unexpected turn when the lights went out just as they were about to select Maduro as their party’s leader.
Prominent Opposition Lawmaker Flees Venezuela After Threats
Jose Manuel Olivares fled the crisis-stricken country after his family received threats that they would be persecuted
VIDEO: Political and Social Regression in Nicaragua and Venezuela
Nicaragua and Venezuela have further abandoned the pretense of democracy and are resorting instead to violations of human rights
Why Venezuela’s Elections Don’t Matter to a Desperate Populace
As President Nicolás Maduro looks to stay in power, thousands are trying to flee the country
Odebrecht corruption scandal ensnares Venezuela’s Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro awarded a Brazilian construction giant at the heart of a huge corruption scandal