The detention of Rocío San Miguel, and her disappearance for many days, has Venezuelan human right activists concerned that they have entered a new era of repression.
Venezuela’s claim to most of Guyana’s territory has been made against leftists and by leftists. It’s been about colonialism, nationalism, Cold War and oil, and it’s complicating U.S. foreign policy.
The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.