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About the Blog
Venezuelan Politics and Human Rights is a blog hosted by the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA). It is a unique resource for journalists, policymakers, academics, activists, and others interested in understanding and following Venezuelan politics and human rights.
The contributors provide in-depth analysis on Venezuelan politics and the political crisis. They highlight the advocacy efforts of civil society partners in Venezuela and throughout the hemisphere to offer a unique perspective that goes beyond polarized political debates.
History of the Blog
Venezuelan Politics and Human Rights was founded by David Smilde in 2012 to provide independent, reality-based analysis of events in Venezuela and curated by him until 2020. From 2012 to 2017 Hugo Pérez Hernáiz, Rebecca Hanson and Timothy Gill were regular contributors. From 2017 Geoff Ramsey and more recently Dimitris Pantoulas and Kristen Martínez-Gugerli have contributed. In 2020 Geoff Ramsey took over curatorial duties.
About WOLA
WOLA is a leading research and advocacy organization committed to advancing human rights in the Americas. We create strategic partnerships with courageous people making social change—advocacy organizations, academics, religious and business leaders, artists, and government officials. Together, we advocate for more just societies in the Americas.
Contact
For press inquiries, please contact press@wola.org.