Venezuela
The accumulation of power in the executive branch that began during the presidency of Hugo Chávez has enabled Venezuelan authorities to intimidate, censor, and punish its critics. A brutal crackdown on dissent that intensified since 2014 has led to the arbitrary prosecution of political opponents, dozens of killings, thousands of arrests, and abuses against detainees that in some cases amount to torture. Venezuela is facing an unprecedented humanitarian emergency with severe shortages of medicine and food that Venezuelan authorities have failed to adequately address. In 2019, National Assembly President Juan Guaidó declared himself head of state and called on the public and the military to support him. The country remains at a political impasse.

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Venezuela: A Police State Lashes Out Amid Covid-19
Arbitrary Arrests, Prosecutions of Critics, Abuses Against Detainees
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Venezuela: Urgent Aid Needed to Combat Covid-19
Water Shortages in Hospitals Heighten Risk in Country, Region
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Venezuela: Violent Abuses in Illegal Gold Mines
Credible Allegations of Government Involvement, Acquiescence
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The Deportation of Venezuelan Kids Should Stop
The Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, close to Nicolás Maduro, is separating families.
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Venezuela: Humanitarian Groups Under Attack
Detention, Harassment, Prosecution of Workers, Activists
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Venezuela: Justice Needed for Systematic Abuses
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Advances Possible Investigation
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Venezuela: Human Rights Watch Oral Statement
Item 4 Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela
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Venezuela: UN Inquiry Finds Crimes Against Humanity
Human Rights Council Should Renew Independent Experts’ Mandate
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Venezuela: A Police State Lashes Out Amid Covid-19
Arbitrary Arrests, Prosecutions of Critics, Abuses Against Detainees