Tag: Right-wing violence
Fugitive Martinez-Mottola Leaves Argentine Embassy to Surrender to Venezuelan Justice
Martinez-Mottola made a statement regarding destabilizing acts organized by the far-right opposition after the July elections. On Friday, Attorney General Tarek William Saab confirmed that Fernando Martinez-Mottola, a far-right activist who had been residing in the Argentine Embassy in Caracas, surrendered to Venezuelan authorities yesterday. Martinez-Mottola is the latest opponent to speak out against María […]
December 20, 2024
Venezuelan Prosecutor Releases 179 People Arrested in Post-Election Riots
So far, authorities have released 533 citizens, following the parameters of due process. On Monday, Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab reported that he has asked the judiciary to review the measures against 179 people prosecuted for the violent events that occurred after the presidential elections on July 28. RELATED: Tarek William Saab: “Violent Attempts […]
December 16, 2024
Bolsonaro’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested for Obstructing Brazilian Justice in Coup Case
Gen. Braga Netto and others planned unconstitutional actions to prevent the inauguration of Lula da Silva. On Saturday, the Brazilian Federal Police arrested retired General Walter Braga Netto for obstruction of justice in connection with the attempted coup against President Lula da Silva in 2023. RELATED: Bolsonaro Knew About the Plan to Assassinate Lula: Brazilian […]
December 14, 2024
Venezuelan Attorney Saab Presents New Evidence on July Terrorist Acts
So far, he has conducted 1,104 investigative procedures related to far-right paramilitary organizations. On Monday, Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab presented new information on emblematic cases of violence unleashed by far-right Small Commandos (“Comanditos”) following the July 28 presidential elections. RELATED: ALBA-TCP Ministers and High Authorities of Tourism Meet in Venezuela “About a thousand […]
December 2, 2024
Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro and Military Officials of Plotting a Coup Against Lula
There was a coordinated plot aimed at keeping in power the far-right leader despite his loss to Lula in the 2022 election. On Thursday, Brazil’s Federal Police filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others, including high-ranking military officers and former ministers, for attempting to orchestrate a coup d’etat against President Lula da […]
November 22, 2024
Venezuela Sets ‘Committee for Justice for the Victims of Fascism in July 2024’
‘We’ll deliver justice for 28 people killed, 97 injured police and military officers, and 98 injured civilians,’ Saab stressed. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced the creation of the “Committee for Justice for the Victims of Fascism in July 2024.” RELATED: Venezuela Rejected U.S. Recognition of Edmundo González as President-Elect “The world […]
November 20, 2024
Venezuelan Attorney General Reports on Review of Post-Election Violence Cases
This review seeks to consolidate the institutional commitment to peace, justice, and human rights, said Saab. On Friday, Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced that his office has requested that the courts review the cases of 225 citizens detained during the episodes of right-wing violence that took place after the presidential elections on July […]
November 15, 2024
Rightward Drift in Europe Fuels Political Fragmentation
Europe is showing a trend of polarization between the left and right wings, with centrist parties being squeezed. Far-right parties, once confined to the political periphery, are gaining ground across Europe, be it at the EU level or in national politics. The latest case was in Austria, where the Freedom Party won the first-ever national […]
October 1, 2024
Milei Sends 53 Percent of Argentines Into Poverty
The far-right politician’s adjustment policies generated the largest increase in poverty and extreme poverty in the last 21 years. On Thursday, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) announced that the poverty rate in Argentina reached 52.9 percent during the first six months of President Javier Milei’s administration. RELATED: Milei To Hand Over Aerolineas […]
September 27, 2024
Politics Through Bombings Has No Place in Venezuela: President Maduro
The Bolivarian National Armed Forces will defend our people, constitution, democracy, and right to peace, he stressed. On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro led the ceremony for the 19th anniversary of the Strategic Operational Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (CEOFANB). RELATED: ALBA-TCP Represents the Latin American Peoples’ Moral Vanguard: Venezuelan FM Gil “Happy […]