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Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The prospect of a free presidential election in Venezuela was dealt a heavy blow Friday when the country’s highest court upheld a ban on the candidacy of María Corina Machado, a longtime government foe and winner of the primary held by the opposition faction backed by the United States. The U.S. eased some of the sanctions on …

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UN rights experts report a rise of efforts in Venezuela to squelch democracy ahead of 2024 election
1 year, 3 months ago

UN rights experts report a rise of efforts in Venezuela to squelch democracy ahead of 2024 election

Associated Press  

GENEVA — A U.N.-backed panel investigating human rights violations in Venezuela said Wednesday the South American country’s government has intensified efforts to curtail democratic freedoms with threats, surveillance and harassment as President Nicolás Maduro faces a re-election contest next year. Tappatá Valdez said the lack of independence of government institutions and the concerted efforts of some them, including the Comptroller …

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Efforts to squelch democracy in Venezuela are increasing, U.N. rights experts say
1 year, 3 months ago

Efforts to squelch democracy in Venezuela are increasing, U.N. rights experts say

LA Times  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, shown at the presidential palace in Caracas last month, is up for reelection next year. A U.N.-backed panel investigating human rights violations in Venezuela said Wednesday that the South American country’s government has intensified efforts to curtail democratic freedoms with threats, surveillance and harassment as President Nicolás Maduro faces a reelection contest next year. Tappatá Valdez …

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Rights activists hail Venezuela’s departure from UN Human Rights Council
2 years, 2 months ago

Rights activists hail Venezuela’s departure from UN Human Rights Council

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela has lost its seat on the United Nations Council of Human Rights — a development hailed on Tuesday by activists and human rights defenders in Venezuela as cause for celebration. The Council, a 47-member multilateral body, is tasked with promoting human rights and addressing abuses around the world, though it has come under criticism for allowing the …

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Venezuela opposition returns to the ballot with catchy jingles and cautious optimism
3 years, 1 month ago

Venezuela opposition returns to the ballot with catchy jingles and cautious optimism

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Venezuela’s opposition has boycotted elections in …

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Venezuelan government, opposition leaders to meet in Mexico
3 years, 4 months ago

Venezuelan government, opposition leaders to meet in Mexico

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The fragile process, however, fell apart when the …

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These ancient Americans mummified parrots. No one knows why
3 years, 8 months ago

These ancient Americans mummified parrots. No one knows why

CNN  

CNN — Researchers working in northern Chile say people from an ancient civilization transported exotic birds hundreds of miles over the Andes, before mummifying them with their mouths wide open. Calogero Santoro/Universidad de Tarapacá and José Capriles/Penn State “It’s difficult to interpret,” study co-author José M. Capriles, assistant professor of anthropology at Penn State, told CNN, but the practice may …

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