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People holding the Venezuela flag surrounded by candles.
(Elsa A Bravo)

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Venezuela: International Scrutiny and Justice Must Prevail in Face of Government’s Efforts to Ignore Victims’ Rights

Venezuela's decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute is the last step in a long string of efforts to avoid…

August 10, 2026

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(Manaure QUINTERO / AFP)

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Venezuela: Human Rights Must Guide Earthquake Response amid Devastating Crisis

Amnesty International urges the Venezuelan authorities to provide relief and respond to the earthquakes in compliance with humanitarian and disaster…

June 25, 2026

Asylum seekers, most from Central America, wait for aid at the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center after being released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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Showing Up on World Refugee Day

On this World Refugee Day, we need your support to help advocate for the needs of refugees and people seeking…

June 20, 2026

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International: Spanish and Argentinian Authorities Must Support Justice for Venezuelan Victims of Crimes Against Humanity

Crimes against humanity, such as those committed in Venezuela, must stir the conscience of the entire international community.

June 1, 2026

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(Amnesty International)

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Venezuela: Call for Unconditional Releases and Support from UN Mission

The contribution that this Mission can make is essential to guide Venezuela towards a future where human rights are respected and guaranteed.

February 20, 2026

A bright orange fire and billowing smoke surrounded by the darkness of night after a US airstrike on a facility in Venezuela.
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USA: Act of Aggression Against Venezuela Further Weakens Rules-Based International Order and Leaves Venezuelans Still Waiting for Justice

The US military operation in Venezuela to capture Nicolas Maduro clearly violated the UN Charter.

February 3, 2026

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Venezuela: Arbitrary Detentions Must End and All Victims Must Be Immediately Released

Amnesty International demands their immediate release and that of the hundreds of persons who remain detained.

January 9, 2026

Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions in Caracas on January 3, 2026. The United States military was behind a series of strikes against the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Saturday,
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Trump’s Actions in Venezuela Violate International Law

Urge Congress to uphold its responsibilities as a check on any abuses of presidential power in Venezuela and elsewhere.

January 8, 2026

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Global: Amnesty International Raises Human Rights Concerns Following U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

This action raises grave concerns for the human rights of the Venezuelan population and most likely constitutes a violation of…

January 3, 2026

The White House, viewed across the green grass of the North Lawn, with a white fountain in front of the building, under a bright blue sky, framed by leafy trees.
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After Fifth Bombing, Trump Administration Must Halt Illegal Caribbean Airstrikes

The October 14 U.S. airstrike in the Caribbean killing six people was murder—plain and simple.

October 15, 2025

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Amnesty International Statement on U.S.-Venezuela Prisoner Swap

None of these people should have been detained, yet they became entangled in President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda and were used as…

July 19, 2025

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Venezuela: Enforced Disappearances Amount to Crimes Against Humanity

The scale and gravity of these crimes must stir the conscience of the world, and propel international justice into action.

July 15, 2025