Venezuelan Politics And Human Rights Blog
Monday, June 2, 2014 - 12:24
"I’m not analyzing whether those being punished are guilty or innocent. I’m only saying that the decision to sanction them from the United States is untimely and inconvenient." - L.V. Leon
Friday, November 1, 2013 - 00:00
Aleman has stated that both the Metropolitan University and Sumate could be prosecuted under the Law for the Defense of Political Sovereignty and National Self-Determination.
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 00:00
Most people do not consider Venezuela's crime problem to be the fault of the President. Neither do they see it primarily as the result of ineffective policing.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 00:00
Today the Venezuelan government officially exits the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, one year after denouncing it.
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 00:00
In what follows we present a chronology of alleged human rights violations committed by soldiers carrying-out citizen security functions during July and August.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 00:00
On Saturday, Maduro sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking for "peace in Syria".
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 00:00
While 74% of Venezuelans now consider China a partner compared with 9% who consider it an enemy, 36% consider the US a partner compared with 39% that consider it an enemy.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 00:00
Here we review the main points and recommendations made by the three reports.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 00:00
Last month President Nicolas Maduro signed into law a disarmament bill that has gone under various revisions within the National Assembly since 2010.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 00:00
In a May 4 declaration, Maduro announced the creation of a "secret agency" that would fight corruption wherever it is found.