Politics

Personal liberty in Venezuela during the Human Rights Day event

“It is necessary to restore the right for detained persons to choose their defenders. Defenders are perceived by the authorities as enemies, which leads victims to refrain from seeking help” @HimiobSantome of @ForoPenal

Human Rights Conference Caracas May 18 and 19

Human Rights Conference #JornadaDDHH May 18 and 19 in Caracas Jornada de Derechos Humanos Caracas May 18 and 19 Don't Miss It Amnesty

Acto en homenaje al 131.º aniversario del natalicio del General Augusto C. Sandino

Los Copresidentes de Nicaragua, Comandante Daniel Ortega y Compañera Rosario Murillo, presiden esta tarde el acto central de celebración del 131.º aniversario del nacimiento del General Sandino.

Statement by the People and State of the Republic of Nicaragua on the Taiwan Issue

The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity of the Republic of Nicaragua and Nicaraguan families recognize that there is only one China in the world and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory.

Israeli Bombings in Lebanon Leave at Least Seven Dead Despite Fragile Truce

At least seven people died this Sunday in new Israeli bombings in Lebanon, amid the fragile ceasefire that has been in place between the two countries since April and which was recently extended after negotiations pushed by the United States.

No hay señales de elecciones en el corto plazo

Vente Venezuela está trabajando para adecuar sus estructuras internas pensando en unas elecciones muy pronto. En la Plataforma Unitaria hay opiniones diversas, pero en líneas generales sus dirigentes suelen figurarse la convocatoria a unas elecciones presidenciales o generales, del año que viene en adelante. Entre los factores políticos de la oposición tolerados en el parlamento es más común escuchar de unas elecciones post 3-E “hacia 2028”.

They Are Thinking of Closing the Migrant Detention Center Alligator Alcatraz in Florida

Since his return to the White House for what is his second term, one of Donald Trump's most controversial measures was the opening of Alligator Alcatraz in Florida.

Why the United States Was Pursuing Alex Saab: Accusations of Money Laundering, Corruption, and Business with Chavismo

Portafolio Journalist 05/17/2026 13:44 Updated: 05/17/2026 13:44

Foro Penal deeply regrets the passing of Mrs. Carmen Navas, an tireless mother and fighter for truth and justice.

Foro Penal deeply regrets the passing of Mrs. Carmen Navas, an tireless mother and fighter for truth and justice.

He won't let go: Petro now blames former minister José Antonio Ocampo for his fiscal deficit

President Gustavo Petro continues to blame third parties for the problems Colombia is experiencing under his mandate. This long holiday Sunday, he dedicated himself to exch...

Iran Accuses United States of Hardening Nuclear Demands and Warns of Negotiation Failure

Portafolio Journalist 05.17.2026 10:08 Updated: 05.17.2026 10:08

Roque Dalton and the Cynicism of His Executioners

The last time I saw Roque, it was in Moscow, at my home, in 1966. Roque had read The Colonel Does Not Have Anyone to Write To and thought García Márquez would become a great writer.