💨 Abstract

Venezuela has been reported to have canceled the passports of at least 40 journalists and activists since President Nicolas Maduro's re-election, according to the Financial Times. This is part of an alleged intensifying campaign of repression against the authoritarian president's opponents. The passport cancellations, without explanation, are said to be a tactic to silence critical voices with minimal effort. The actual number of affected individuals may be higher due to fear of reporting cases.

Courtesy: theprint.in