Security Forces in Venezuela Extort Detainees Amid Political Repression
The United States sanctioned several Venezuelan government officials for extorting money from political detainees, highlighting how President Nicolás Maduro administration…
After Venezuela Elections, Criminal Groups Work For or Against the Regime
On the morning of July 29, a few hours after the announcement of controversial results of the presidential elections in…
How Maduro’s Criminal Regime Is Tilting the Venezuela Elections
This Sunday’s presidential elections will define not only the democratic future of Venezuela but its criminal evolution, and President Nicolás…
Venezuela’s Armed Non-State Actors Bolster Maduro in Election Lead-Up
As the 2024 presidential race gets underway in Venezuela, political violence by pro-government armed groups has intensified, in the latest…
Maduro’s Peace Defender Squads Are Anything But Peaceful
In March 2019, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro created a new wing of the Bolivarian Revolution political movement, the Peace Defender…
The Future of Venezuela’s Hybrid State
The evolution of a hybrid state in Venezuela, combining governance with criminality, has helped President Nicolás Maduro hold on to…
Venezuela Security Policy: Armed Groups and Electoral Interference
For the third consecutive time, Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro is seeking reelection in the elections that will take place at…
In Lara, Venezuela, Criminal ‘Colectivos’ Control Public Services
“They keep an eye on the transportation and the water. When something is damaged, they work with officials and fix…