The citizen security doctrine of Chavismo is marked by the systematic militarization of police organizations and nearly absolute control over civil order. This contradicts international standards regarding public order. Sources from Venezuela Política, which we… Chavismo’s Citizen Security Doctrine Violates International Standards and Enforces Military Control
Venezuela is entering a new chapter in its complex military history. The regime of Nicolás Maduro recently announced a supposed strengthening of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB), introducing the creation of new battalions and… Maduro’s Militarization Tactics: Strengthening the National Guard While Dismantling the Army’s Power
Amid a climate of secrecy and questions regarding meritocracy within the Armed Forces, Nicolás Maduro’s regime has issued a series of resolutions confirming the promotion of high-ranking military officials across various branches of the Bolivarian… Maduro’s Controversial Military Promotions Raise Serious Questions About Meritocracy and Loyalty in Venezuela’s Armed Forces
The ICE apprehended a Venezuelan repressant in Miami, a former military officer accused of torturing and repressing demonstrators during the protests against Nicolás Maduro’s regime in 2014, and whose request for political asylum had been… ICE Arrests Venezuelan Military Officer in Miami for Human Rights Violations, Potentially Bound for Guantanamo