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Civil Society Organizations demand environmental safeguards in new oil agreements with the U.S.

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Venezuelan organizations Clima21 and the Venezuelan Program for Education-Action in Human Rights (Provea) called on the government to establish environmental and human rights safeguards as it implements new oil agreements and licenses granted to U.S. companies. In a joint statement, the organizations expressed concern over the lack of public information about the […]

IACHR warns of expanding illegal mining and armed control in southern Venezuela

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and its Special Rapporteurship on Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights (REDESCA) expressed deep concern over the expansion of illegal gold mining in southern Venezuela. They denounced its severe impact on local communities. The organizations warned that “persistent human trafficking, sexual exploitation, deteriorating health […]