Tag: Venezuela
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Venezuela’s democratic transition remains elusive as political prisoners stay behind bars
Since the detention of former President Nicolás Maduro, the United States government has committed itself to pursuing a transition towards democracy in Venezuela. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the release of all political prisoners is a fundamental step in achieving that transition. Subsequently, Vice President Delcy RodrÃguez announced plans to promote…
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Twin earthquakes leave over 2,000 dead in Venezuela as government limits international aid
On June 24, northern Venezuela was struck by twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude. This disaster caused extensive damage, leaving 2,295 people dead and 11,267 injured, according to the latest official figures released by the Venezuelan government. Far from abating, the emergency continues to worsen. Jorge RodrÃguez, President of Venezuela’s National Assembly, announced…
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Tens of thousands dead in Venezuela following massive earthquakes
Venezuela has been thrown into chaos after two powerful earthquakes struck the north-central part of the country, shaking the capital Caracas and causing severe destruction in nearby coastal areas. The earthquakes struck within less than a minute of each other on Wednesday evening. The first was measured at magnitude 7.2, followed by a stronger magnitude…
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Venezuelans protest dictatorship in Madrid as socialist elites gather in Barcelona
Puerta del Sol in Madrid was packed with Venezuelans protesting against the brutal Chavista regime in Venezuela, currently led by Delcy Rodriguez. The rally in Madrid was led by Venezuela’s Opposition Leader MarÃa Corina Machado who was hosted by city’s Mayor Isabel DÃaz Ayuso. The pair greeted the crowds from the Mayor’s office before MarÃa…
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Pedro Sanchez refused by MarÃa Corina Machado: Isabel DÃaz Ayuso accuses Sanchez of coddling up with dictators
Venezuelan Opposition Leader MarÃa Corina Machado has rejected an invitation by Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to meet him. In a press conference he said that his office is always open for her and he is still ready to meet her. The Venezuela Opposition Leader is meant to lead a major protest against the Venezuelan…
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Venezuelan political prisoners were severely tortured
Political prisoners being released from Venezuela’s torture prison, El Helicoide, run by the secret police, show severe signs of torture and trauma. A political prisoner released from the notorious prison, Oscar Castañeda, couldn’t recognise his family members and had to be aided by two person to walk after he was released. The Interim President Delcy…
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Venezuela’s Interim President declares amnesty for political prisoners
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy RodrÃguez declared in Venezuela’s parliament on Friday evening that the Nicolas Maduro, who is in a US prison, has approved of an amnesty to all political prisoners arrested since 2019. Separately, the El Helicoide prison complex run by the nation’s secret service will also be closed down. Although the news of…
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US State Secretary lays out plan for Venezuela during Senate Hearing: says the government is working cautiously to retain stability
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out the plan for Venezuela’s transition to democracy during a Senate Committee Hearing. The US State Secretary did not lay out a timeline and said critics insist the transition is slow but the State Secretary said that this is the first time in decades in which Venezuela has…
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More Venezuelan political prisoners released
At least another 80 political prisoners have been released from Venezuelan prisons including opposition leader VÃctor Borjas of the state of Zulia who surprised his daughter dressed as a teddy bear. The emotional reunion is shown below. Around 160 political prisoners have been released from Venezuelan prisons but another 777 still remain incarcareted according to…
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84 political prisoners including foreigners released in Venezuela: MarÃa Corina Machado meets President Trump
Venezuelan Opposition Leader MarÃa Corina Machado met US President Donald Trump at the White House earlier today. She presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize Medal and held discussions over the release of political prisoners and the transition to democracy. She also discussed with the US President the economic collapse in Venezuela and said that…
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Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners
Venezuela is currently releasing political prisoners under the directions of the US government including prominent Opposition figures Juan Pablo Guaniba and Perkins Rocha. Other political prisoners being released include human rights lawyer Rocio San Miguel, Presidential candidate Enrique Marquez, and Rafael Tudares, son-in-law of Venezuela’s President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez. The announcement was made by the President…
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The road to hell is paved with leftist intentions
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was strongly vocal against the US military intervention in Venezuela and invoked the UN Charter and international in his criticism. The problem with these concerns is that fundamentally, Nicolas Maduro was not the legitimate President of Venezuela while the legitimate executive of the country welcomed the intervention. Maduro himself was…
