Geneva, June 26, 2025 – The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) presented a detailed report on the human rights situation in Venezuela, covering May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
The OHCHR found that the Venezuelan population continues to face economic, social, and cultural rights challenges, exacerbated by high inflation and sectoral sanctions. Limited OHCHR presence hinders its mandate despite a November 2024 agreement to resume cooperation.
The report highlights restrictions on civic space, including the criminalization of dissent and arbitrary detentions. The OHCHR urges authorities to restore trust, guarantee civic space, and release arbitrarily detained individuals.