Just when we get a first female ruler and a first Nobel prize to a female politician, women carry most of the burden of state terror
Trump introduced the Venezuelan politician in his State of the Union address. Was it just TV or was he tapping him for a role in Venezuela’s new era?
The new law is meant to release certain detainees, but relies on the very institutions that sustained repression and refuses to acknowledge victims
Trump’s annual address spotlighted Enrique Márquez, a Venezuelan politician not exactly well known back home, but who played role in challenging Maduro.
Trump introduced the Venezuelan politician in his State of the Union address. Was it just TV or was he tapping him for a role in Venezuela’s new era?
On Tuesday morning, Foro Penal Director Alfredo Romero confirmed that 91 people have been granted full, unrestricted release (“libertades plenas”) after the law entered into force. “545 political prisoner released since January 8,” he tweeted.
Over the weekend, National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez said authorities have received more than 1,500 applications from people seeking to benefit from the amnesty law. He added that up to 11,000 individuals are currently subject to punitive measures other than imprisonment (e.g. house arrest, travel bans).
NGO Foro Penal echoed that estimate on Monday, but added some 400 political prisoners are linked to the military. The current law doesn’t cover those accused of military rebellion.
At the same time, Delcy’s PR chief circulated a video announcing the start of works to transform El Helicoide into a multi-purpose complex.
Human rights groups and opposition leaders continue to press for broader releases, regardless of the law’s scope, and are calling for the repeal of punitive legislation such as the so-called anti-NGO law, the anti-hate law and the Simón Bolívar Law.
El Helicoide, a symbol of chavista violence, was designed as the triumph of progress and prosperity. A metaphor in concrete
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A bold reform vision for Venezuelan oil: strip the State of profit share, and make citizens the chief stakeholders and protectors of the industry
Some of the best films made in Venezuela, such as Alidha Ávila's "Sucre," reconstruct and question patriotic religion or identity myths
Delcy and Jorge Rodríguez use theatrics to preserve their privileged position, even under Washington’s watch. Yet critical tensions threaten their plan
Chavismo always knew how to maneuver politics to produce convenient international headlines, leaving out the small print that really matters. The Rodríguez regime is doing it again
After lots of pressure and little debate, an insufficient Amnesty Law was approved unanimously by Delcy's National Assembly
