HRW official returns to Venezuela, presses for rule of law and political prisoner release

Federico Borello of Human Rights Watch visited Venezuela for the first time since the organization's expulsion 18 years ago, meeting with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and other sectors. He highlighted unresolved issues including political prisoners, torture detention centers, judicial independence, media restrictions, and the lack of an electoral calendar. The visit signals potential international pressure on the Maduro government, but concrete outcomes remain uncertain.