Politics
U.S. sanctions 16 Maduro officials accused of electoral fraud and repression in Venezuela
The State Department has also imposed new visa restrictions on Maduro-aligned officials who have undermined the electoral process in Venezuela and are responsible for acts of repression
Human Rights
U.N. tells Nicaragua to re-establish fair elections
She also asked Ortega to hold talks with the country’s opposition groups.
Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not use U.S. armed forces to remove Maduro from power
Harris said “the will of [Venezuelan] citizens must be respected and that is why we issue sanctions”
Crime
Who is Rafael Quero Silva, former Venezuelan military chief detained by ICE in Miami?
Rafael Quero is accused of allegedly repressing and torturing students and women during the 2014 protests against dictator Nicolás Maduro
Human Rights
El Salvador has arrested 2% of its adult population during its gang crackdown
The crackdown on gangs has led to overcrowded prisons, using the country’s military to patrol the streets and the arrest of many innocent individuals
Crime
UN report says China's detention of Uighurs may amount to 'crimes against humanity'
China has engaged a systematic detention of the ethno-religious minority group that occupies its peripheral border regions in Central Asia
Politics
El Salvador President Bukele seeking re-election, despite being constitutional ban
"Developed countries have re-election," Bukele said
Politics
U.S. bars investment in Chinese AI giant and bans exports to chip maker
The moves come as the Biden administration tightens sanctions against China
Crime
UN mission concludes that crimes against humanity were committed in Venezuela
Marta Valiñas claimed that "the situation of impunity must be addressed"