Reform or repeal: The dispute over the anti-hate law

The law, denounced as an instrument of political persecution, faces its greatest challenge yet. While the acting government is pushing for a partial reform, human rights organizations, press associations and the opposition are demanding its complete removal from the legal system. Natalia Jaua The Constitutional Law Against Hate, for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance was approved […]

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Venezuela cannot rebuild while it holds political prisoners

Román Eduardo Reyes Vásquez, Foro Penal Coordinator in Utah. — The recent earthquakes forced Venezuela to confront the full extent of its own fragility. The destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and public services demands an urgent physical reconstruction. But no country rebuilds itself with concrete alone. It must also restore justice, public trust, and respect […]

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OAS calls for the release of political prisoners in Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua

The Daily Journal — The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) issued an official statement on Tuesday highlighting the urgent need to expand democratic and civic space across the hemisphere while directly addressing the institutional crises affecting Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. In the statement, the multilateral organization stressed that inclusive governance, respect […]

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