Venezuela

Venezuela's Response to UN's Allegations The government of Venezuela has dismissed a report presented by the United Nations' International Fact-Finding Mission as "false," asserting that the allegations were part of a strategy designed to tarnish the country's image and justify the imposition of unilateral coercive measures. The Venezuelan administration, led by Nicolás Maduro, stated that it does not recognize "parallel mechanisms," such as the mission, arguing that these violate the Charter of the United Nations. The government further declared its commitment to continue cooperating with the UN Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commissioner, pledging adherence to principles of objectivity, impartiality, and non-interference in internal affairs. Findings of the International Fact-Finding Mission The report compiled by the International Fact-Finding Mission revealed allegations of human...

The Journey from Venezuela to the U.S. Border A 23-year-old Venezuelan man, known as Yeison, and his pet squirrel, Niko, have navigated thousands of treacherous miles from Venezuela to the U.S. border. After surviving dangerous jungles and harrowing experiences, including crossing over a deceased body, their journey together may soon come to an end. Yeison, who fears for his family's safety back home in Venezuela, has secured an appointment to present himself at the border to seek entry to the U.S. and request asylum. However, animals are generally not allowed to cross the border, which means Yeison and Niko may have to part ways. Shared Hardship and Survival Yeison and Niko's relationship is an unusual but poignant reflection of the emotional choices migrants make over what to take and what to leave behind as they embark on the dangerous trip north. For six months, Yeison and Niko lived in a tent at an enca...