UN: Venezuela Repression Apparatus Intact Despite Maduro Removal

A UN fact-finding mission reports that Venezuela's repression machinery remains largely intact after Maduro's capture in January, with only a partial reduction in abuses like prolonged detentions. The report indicates political liberalization has been partial and inconsistent, suggesting the new government has not fundamentally broken with past practices. This matters because it signals continued instability and potential for renewed crackdowns, affecting regional diplomatic and economic engagement.