Venezuela: After an electoral period marked by repression, a commitment to human rights is imperative

By Amnesty International

In anticipation of the presidential elections scheduled for Sunday 28 July 2024, Amnesty International has condemned the escalating repression that has marked the election period and raised the alarm about the situation in the country over the coming weeks. Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International, said: “In recent years, Venezuela has been through one […] The post Venezuela: After an electoral period marked by repression, a commitment to human rights is imperative appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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