Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights recently published a new report outlining patterns of political repression in Venezuela following the most recent election cycles. 

The report, titled Electoral Repression, Enforced Disappearances and Political Control in Venezuela, reveals how President Nicolás Maduro’s regime has increasingly used enforced disappearances and hostage-taking as deliberate strategies to silence opposition, maintain domestic control, and leverage power internationally. Despite official denials, these actions represent a profound attack on human rights and demand sustained international accountability.

Reporting on this news, CNN en Español highlights key takeaways from the report, including two new datasets that analyze over 200 cases of detention and enforced disappearance.

Read the full piece here.