Andrés Velásquez
Andrés Velásquez is a Venezuelan politician and opposition leader known for his criticism of the Nicolás Maduro regime. He has been an outspoken advocate for human rights and democracy in Venezuela, and recently labeled the arrest of Luis Somaza as a politically motivated kidnapping, highlighting the growing concerns over political prisoners in the country.
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Velásquez asserted that without Machado, there is no transition in Venezuela.
Venezolanos se movilizan por comicios presidenciales y la libertad de los presos políticos | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-05-31
Andrés Velásquez emphasized that there can be no transition in Venezuela without María Corina Machado.
Venezolanos se movilizan por comicios presidenciales y la libertad de los presos políticos - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-05-31Andres Velasquez is a former governor who has been vocal against the Maduro regime and is advocating for new elections in Venezuela.
Tračak nade za demokratiju u Venecueli? Glas protivnika režima sve je glasniji
Montenegro· 2026-02-09
Andrés Velásquez announced his exit from hiding as part of the political landscape in Venezuela.
¿qué está haciendo Delcyping en Venezuela?
Uruguay· 2026-02-07
Machado recognized Andrés Velásquez as one of those who participated in the primary elections.
María Corina Machado conmemora dos años de las primarias: "Fue la derrota espiritual del régimen"
Venezuela· 2025-10-22
Andrés Velásquez criticized the new opposition as collaborators of chavismo.
Chavismo asegura que hay una “nueva oposición” en Venezuela - MundoParaguay· 2025-08-05Andrés Velásquez criticized the institutional support that keeps Nicolás Maduro in power.
Andrés Velásquez: «La mentira y el terror se han convertido en políticas de Estado»Venezuela· 2025-06-01
Andrés Velásquez claimed that the actual participation in the elections was much lower than reported.
El chavismo celebra triunfo electoral y la oposición se enfrasca en acusaciones mutuas
Bolivia· 2025-05-27
Andrés Velásquez rejected the official participation figure, stating it was only 12.5%.
Opositores venezolanos cuestionan que la participación en comicios haya sido del 42.6%
Panama· 2025-05-26Andrés Velásquez expressed concerns about the treatment of the antichavistas during their time in the embassy.
¿Rescate o negociación?, siguen dudas sobre salida de antichavistas de Embajada argentinaBolivia· 2025-05-09
Andrés Velásquez reiterated his strong rejection of the upcoming regional and parliamentary elections, calling them an electoral farce.
Andrés Velásquez: “Próximo 25 de mayo será un paro ciudadano contra la farsa electoral”Venezuela· 2025-05-06
Andrés Velásquez joined the criticism, stating that the instability of the electrical system is a consequence of corruption.
Gobierno de Maduro extendió reducción de jornada laboral en entes públicosVenezuela· 2025-05-03
Andrés Velásquez rejected accusations made against him by Diosdado Cabello.
Andrés Velásquez negó acusaciones de Diosdado Cabello: «No me vas a callar»Venezuela· 2025-04-11Andrés Velásquez expressed that the emergency decree is a facade and a sign of Maduro's dictatorship.
Opositores califican el decreto de emergencia económica de “puro teatro político”Venezuela· 2025-04-10Andrés Velásquez stated that abstaining from voting is a legitimate political position when it is a 'farce'.
Andrés Velásquez dice que abstenerse en las elecciones regionales y legislativas es una posición política legítimaVenezuela· 2025-04-05
Andrés Velásquez criticized Nicolás Maduro and his administration for their handling of human rights issues.
Andrés Velásquez: «Es repugnante ver a Maduro y su pandilla hablando de DD HH»Venezuela· 2025-03-22
Andrés Velásquez is mentioned as one of the leaders.
La crisis de la políticaVenezuela· 2025-03-15
Andrés Velásquez, a leader of La Causa R, called for total abstention in the upcoming elections.
Andrés Velásquez llama a la abstención para las elecciones del 27 de abrilVenezuela· 2025-02-17Andrés Velásquez, leader of La Causa R, described the detention of Luis Somaza as political kidnapping.
Andrés Velásquez sobre Luis Somaza: «Le fabricarán un expediente»Venezuela· 2025-02-14
Andrés Velásquez described the arrest of Luis Somaza as a politically motivated kidnapping.
Exigen saber dónde está el dirigente Luis SomazaVenezuela· 2025-02-13