A recent investigation uncovered that Argentina prepared itself to invade Venezuela in 2019 in order to overturn President Nicolas Maduro’s regime, sparking political tensions between the two countries

Many Venezuelans are considering emigrating if President Nicolás Maduro wins the July 28 election, adding to the nearly eight million already abroad, amid escalating economic conflicts and political repression

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticized the increasing restrictions on civic space in Venezuela ahead of the upcoming elections, calling for open dialogue and measures to address issues in health, education, and living conditions

The UN will deploy an Electoral Expert Panel in Venezuela early this month to provide a confidential report to the UN Secretary-General on the presidential elections, including recommendations for future improvements, without making any public statements

8 of 10 candidates in Venezuela’s upcoming elections, including President Nicolas Maduro, signed an agreement binding them to respect the results as announced by electoral authorities, something the country has struggled with in past elections