Camilo Castro, French National Forcibly Disappeared in Venezuela, Released
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, announced on Sunday the release of Camilo Castro, a French citizen detained in Venezuela since June.
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Venezuela activates its new comprehensive Defense Command Law amid rising tensions with the U.S.
The National Assembly approved the Comprehensive National Defense Command Law on November 11, a central instrument of Venezuela’s new military doctrine that expands the shared responsibility between the State, the Armed Forces, and the citizenry in the country’s defense. The enactment occurs in a climate of regional tension marked by the deployment of the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford in the Caribbean and the initiation of “Operation Southern Lance,” announced by Washington. The regulation has generated official support and strong criticism from opposition sectors who consider it an instrument of internal control.
Venezuela Mobilizes 200,000 Troops While Russia Denies Extra Request for Military Aid
The Minister of Defense, Vladimir Padrino López, led the military deployment starting at 4 a.m., which will extend until this…
The U.S. military deployment three months in: the USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in SOUTHCOM
Over three months after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the use of military force against Latin American drug cartels, the Pentagon has deployed an impressive array of Navy and Air Force assets in the Southern Command, now including the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier.
U.S. Military Deployment Has Not Accelerated Venezuelan Migration, According to UNHCR
High Commissioner Filippo Grandi expressed concern over a possible military escalation in the region and urged the countries involved to…
The End of TPS for Venezuelans: Political Reappearances and New Options for Migrants
The termination of the benefit marks a radical shift in U.S. immigration policy toward a large and vulnerable community. Photo:…
Detentions and Official Silence: The Joan Camargo Case in Context
The arrest and subsequent release of the journalist reignites concerns about the state of freedom of expression and recalls similar…
YouGov poll: Military operations around Venezuela are becoming less popular for U.S. public
The U.S. public is not backing the military campaigns in the Caribbean, either to strike boats at sea or to produce regime change in Venezuela.
UN accuses United States of violating international law due to airstrikes in the Caribbean and Pacific
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned this Friday the series of bombings carried by the United States against vessels in Caribbean and Pacific waters, describing them as “violations of international law” and “extrajudicial executions.” The attacks, linked by Washington to the fight against drug trafficking, have left more than 60 dead in 15 operations in recent weeks.
Venezuela to Suspend Energy Agreements with Trinidad and Tobago Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the new administration of the neighboring country has believed the lies of Secretary of…