For Some, Assad's Fall Sparks Hope
Venezuela is a completely different place, but some players see reasons for optimism in the Syrian tyrant’s overthrow
El Feed
Post-Fraud December Unfolds
The festive season begins with calls for ICC action, as Maduro enacts a law silencing election critics and alleged sanction advocates
Targeted Repression All Across
Diosdado announced the arrest of six “plotters” in Zulia state: three judges, two prosecutors and a soldier.
U.S. Says Edmundo is President-Elect
With the January 10 inauguration in the horizon, the ball is now in Donald Trump’s court
131 Political Prisoners Released
The figure includes 19 minors who were detained in post-electoral protests. About 50 teenagers—and over 1,800 other political prisoners—remain behind bars
The 47th.
Donald J. Trump was elected president of the United States for a second time. What does this mean for Venezuela?
Military Reshuffle
Maduro reaffirmed Padrino López and Hernández Larez in their positions, but dismissed Hernández Dala and González López. The former was replaced with Diosdado’s cousin.
Taking Over Maracaibo's Mayoralty
The opposition mayor of Maracaibo, Rafael Ramírez Colina, was arrested by security agents alongside other crucial municipal officials. While the government accuses them of corruption, the opposition says...
Gun To His Head
A document signed by Edmundo González, recognizing the TSJ’s ruling on the elections, surfaced today. The opposition leader says he was coerced and blackmailed to sign it. The...
The Departure
There’s still little clarity on what happened during the weekend, but one thing is certain: the winner of the presidential elections was pushed into exile by the Maduro...
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