VENEZUELA POLITICAL CRISIS
Political repression, human rights violations, electoral disputes and authoritarian governance under Nicolás Maduro's government in Venezuela
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Caracas Paralysed by Unprecedented Transport Strike
EL PAÍSCaracas, paralizada por una huelga de transporte sin precedentes
3/17/2026, 12:29:41 AM
Caracas has been brought to a standstill by an unprecedented transport strike by bus and taxi drivers that has paralysed the Venezuelan capital. The government of Delcy Rodríguez has chosen not to repress the protest, a notably unusual stance for the Maduro administration. The strike highlights deepening economic frustration among transport workers in crisis-ridden Venezuela.
UN Urges Venezuela to Be More Transparent Over Political Prisoner Amnesty
EL PAÍSNaciones Unidas pide a Venezuela más transparencia en la aplicación de la amnistía a presos políticos
3/16/2026, 8:43:16 PM
The United Nations has called on Venezuela to provide greater transparency in the implementation of its amnesty for political prisoners, raising concerns over how the measure is being applied. Venezuela's Foreign Ministry rejected the criticism and accused UN High Commissioner Volker Türk of displaying an "immoral bias" against the country. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Caracas and international human rights bodies over the Maduro government's treatment of political detainees.
The Dark Side of Bukele's Iron Fist
EL PAÍSLas sombras de Bukele
3/16/2026, 4:30:01 AM
An international accusation against El Salvador's government for crimes against humanity has cast a shadow over President Nayib Bukele's celebrated security crackdown. The case highlights the dangers of sacrificing the rule of law in the name of public order, even when crime rates plummet. Critics warn that Bukele's authoritarian methods may set a dangerous precedent across Latin America.
Venezuela's Lost Gold: How Maduro's Regime Traded Central Bank Reserves for Spaghetti
EL PAÍSTras el rastro de las reservas perdidas del Banco Central de Venezuela: oro a cambio de espaguetis
3/16/2026, 4:30:00 AM
An investigation traces the irregular export of Venezuela's mineral resources, including gold from the Central Bank's reserves, exchanged for basic food goods such as pasta. Key figures implicated in the scheme, including Alex Saab — who controlled the trade through Turkish front companies — have been arrested in recent months. The scandal exposes the Maduro government's use of opaque networks to drain the country's strategic reserves amid an ongoing economic and political crisis.
Colombia Warns Trump: Hands Off Latin America
RTLatin American nation warns Trump against building empire
3/13/2026, 4:00:50 PM
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued a sharp warning to the United States against pursuing imperial ambitions in Latin America. His remarks come in response to the detention of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's inner circle and escalating US threats against Cuba. Petro called on regional nations to resist what he described as Washington's growing interventionism.