Venezuela & Human Rights Watch

Venezuela: Venezuela is the primary setting for the event, with its political situation and democratic struggles being the core reason for María Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize. The country is described as an authoritarian state with a humanitarian and economic crisis.

Human Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch is a monitoring group that has reported on human rights violations in Venezuela and called for international support for Venezuelans' fight for democracy.

Venezuela: Venezuela also announced withdrawal from the ICC, following U.S. calls, further reducing the court's reach.

Human Rights Watch: HRW condemned the sanctions and joined a lawsuit challenging them, arguing they undermine international justice.

Venezuela: Venezuela announced withdrawal from the ICC, citing bias, which may reduce its exposure to ICC investigations.

Human Rights Watch: HRW welcomed the removal, emphasizing accountability and safe workplace standards.

Venezuela: Mentioned in context of US military operation against Maduro.

Human Rights Watch: NGO reporting on political prisoners in Nicaragua.

Human Rights Watch: Thor Halvorssen, CEO of Human Rights Watch, commented on Venezuela's embassy closure, calling it an act of political vengeance.

Human Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch has labeled the US strikes against suspected drug-running boats as 'extrajudicial killings'.