Politics

Exclusive: The millionaire payments to a false witness in the Colmenares case: who is he and why did he receive money?

While the entire country followed the minute-by-minute account of the Luis Andrés Colmenares case with horror, the Prosecutor's Office not only gave credibility to a fictional story, but also financed, with public funds, the stay, maintenance, and security of José Wilmer Ayola Lerma, a security guard who ended up becoming a symbol of one of the most scandalously false testimonies in the process.

Uribe talked about Raúl Reyes and his death in the Ecuadorian jungle: "We had to bomb him"

Almost like family, Álvaro Uribe Vélez and Westcol had a chat that lasted just over three hours on the Kick platform. The former president's house...

At least 45 NGOs demand an independent international commission to investigate the death of Víctor Quero Navas

A group of 45 NGOs in Venezuela demanded this Monday the formation of an independent international investigation commission to clarify the facts surrounding the death of political prisoner Víctor Quero Navas, whose death last year in state custody was acknowledged last Thursday by the Government. "Such a commission should have the participation [...]

Ibero-American Ex-Presidents Condemn Death of Víctor Quero Navas: 'Stability Will Only Be Achieved with Democracy'

Several Ibero-American ex-presidents from the IDEA Group, including Spain's José María Aznar and Felipe González, and Colombia's Álvaro Uribe, condemned on Monday the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas while in the custody of the Venezuelan government. "We received with scandal the news of the forced disappearance and concealment of the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Morales, in Venezuela; which only became known after the public and permanent demands of his mother, through the social media," lamented the association in a statement signed by about thirty ex-presidents.

State Council suspends transfer of $5 trillion from private funds to Colpensiones

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Definitive Guide for Poll Workers: These Are All the Functions You Must Fulfill on Election Day

Less than a month before the presidential elections for the 2026-2030 period, people are already being drawn and designated as poll workers for May 31st, as their functions make it impossible to carry out the electoral day without them...

Juan Pablo Guanipa Demands "Proof of Life" for All Political Prisoners After Víctor Quero Case

Opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa demanded "proof of life" and the immediate release of all political prisoners in Venezuela this Monday, denouncing alleged "human rights violations" in the country's detention centers. "I demand that proof of life be given immediately and the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela," [...]

Panama offers U.S.-funded flights for voluntary repatriation of Venezuelans

The Government of Panama opened a three-day period this Monday for undocumented Venezuelans who wish to return to their country voluntarily to access a free flight, financed by the United States within the framework of an agreement signed by the Panamanian and American governments almost two years ago. Those interested have from this Monday until next Wednesday, May 13, to contact the National Migration Service (SNM) and register for their voluntary return, an official spokesperson told EFE.

César Gaviria: 'Total peace' is a total surrender to drug trafficking

Former President César Gaviria and director of the Liberal Party spoke out against President Gustavo Petro's decision to suspend arrest warrants...

Primero Justicia Denounces Social and Health Emergency Due to Service Collapse: 'We Are Tired of Absurd Rationing'

The political organization Primero Justicia (PJ) denounced this Monday the worsening of the basic services crisis in Venezuela, calling it a systematic violation of human rights. The party pointed out that the collapse of the National Electric System (SEN) and the aqueduct network is the result of almost three decades of structural divestment, corruption and unprofessionalization of the sector.

Venezolans in the Netherlands protest Delcy Rodríguez's visit: "While the map is being discussed, many homes lack light and water"

A group of Venezuelans protested this Monday in The Hague, taking advantage of Delcy Rodríguez's presence in the Netherlands where she heads the delegation to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The migrants raised their voices for the release of political prisoners and against the failures in public services in Venezuela. "While the official agenda addresses complex issues such as the dispute over El Esequibo, for many Venezuelans, daily reality continues to be marked by the lack of basic services. While the map is being discussed, many homes lack light and water," reported the Command with VZLA Abroad.

Trump says he is 'seriously considering' making Venezuela the 51st US state

United States President Donald Trump assured this Monday during a phone call with Fox News journalist John Roberts that he is "seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st state of the USA," in statements that quickly generated reactions and controversy. According to the Republican leader, Venezuela possesses "40 trillion dollars in oil" [...]