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Letters about Venezuela

HRW Response to Criticisms of our Venezuela Work

Human Rights Watch responds to allegations regarding our work in Venezuela made in a sign-on letter circulated by Greg Grandin, Miguel Tinker Salas, and Greg Wilpert. The sign-on letter systematically misrepresents our findings, our sources, and our motives.

Dec 29, 2008
Letter to President Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías

In a letter sent to President Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías, HRW expressed deep concern about credible reports documenting that National Guard and police officers beat and tortured people who were detained during the recent protests in Caracas and other Venezuelan cities.

Apr 11, 2004
Venezuela: Limit State Control of Media

The main purpose of this letter is to urge President Chavez to take steps to address serious threats to freedom of the press in Venezuela

Jun 30, 2003
Safety of Human Rights Defenders in Venezuela

I am writing to express our grave concern for the safety of human rights defenders in Venezuela. We understand that Venezuela is experiencing a period of political turmoil. As you probably know, human rights defenders have, historically, been at particular risk of violent attack during times of political strife.

Apr 18, 2002