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UN expresses “deep concern” over Venezuela’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela expressed concern on Monday over the Venezuelan government’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that the move could have serious consequences for human rights in the country. In a statement, the UN mission said that “this decision raises […]

40 NGOs call for respect for human rights amid the militarization of La Guaira

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — A total of 40 civil society and human rights organizations issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing concern over the national government’s decision to militarize La Guaira state as authorities respond to the emergency caused by the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24. The signatory coalitions stressed that saving lives […]

Editorial | Unity without impunity

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Juan Barreto, Bureau Chief Venezuela & LATAM. — Tragedy once again reminds us that nature has no ideology, but residential areas and construction materials certainly do. Today, thousands of our fellow citizens have lost their homes in working-class neighborhoods and middle-class communities alike. Fragile homes in areas that already faced serious risks now lie torn […]