Venezuela Strongman and Maduro Ally, Diosdado Cabello, Faces an Uneasy Transition
Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s interior minister, is accused by U.S. prosecutors of drug trafficking and is linked to repression at home, yet remains a powerful figure.
Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
Iran Postpones Execution of Protester as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’
Iran had planned to put a 26-year-old protester to death amid the wave of unrest in the country, but apparently stood down for now.
Venezuela Announced the Release of Political Prisoners. Families Are Still Waiting.
Hundreds of families are hoping their loved ones will be freed by the Venezuelan government, which has said little about who would be released or when.
Trump Urges Antigovernment Protesters in Iran to ‘Take Over’
“HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” President Trump said on social media. He has threatened to intervene militarily on behalf of the protesters if Iran uses lethal force.
Trump Says He Will Impose Tariffs on Iran’s Trading Partners: What to Know
If President Trump follows through, some of Iran’s biggest trading partners, including China and India, could be hit hard.
As Iran’s Government Tries to Quell Protests, Accounts of Brutal Crackdown Emerge
As many as 3,000 feared dead as witnesses describe government forces firing on unarmed protesters.
Son of Deposed Shah of Iran Seeks Center Stage Amid Protests
Reza Pahlavi, living in exile in the United States, has long marketed himself as a future leader of Iran. His father’s repressive legacy casts a long shadow.
Trump Explores Diplomacy With Iran While Weighing Strikes, Officials Say
The Pentagon is presenting a wider range of strike options to the president than previously reported. Targets could include Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile sites.
In Venezuela, Amnesty for Political Prisoners Stokes Hope and Frustration
Venezuela’s new leaders and President Trump have alluded to a major release of political prisoners, but the liberations have been slow to come.
Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says
Since an interim government began the releases last week, at least 41 people have been let go, according to Foro Penal.