Benigno Alarcón
Benigno Alarcón is a prominent Venezuelan intellectual and writer, known for his advocacy of democracy and human rights in Venezuela. His work often focuses on the struggles faced by Venezuelans in their pursuit of freedom and justice, particularly amid the ongoing political, economic, and social crises in the country. Alarcón emphasizes the moral imperative of democracy as a fundamental right that should be accessible to all citizens, reflecting a deep understanding of Venezuela's historical context and the importance of civic engagement in fostering a just society.
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Benigno Alarcon is a political scientist who commented on the alteration of the regime in Venezuela.
Venezuela : un mois après l’enlèvement de Nicolas Maduro, une transition difficilement lisible
France· 2026-02-02
Benigno Alarcón is a professor at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello.
Triunvirato, petróleo, Nobel: ¿Hacia dónde va Venezuela?
Dominican Republic· 2026-01-19
Benigno Alarcon expressed skepticism about the success of the operations if they only result in sinking boats and killing traffickers.
فرمان آتش صادر شد ؛ جنگ تمامعیار در راه است؟ | ترامپ:خیلی زود مسیرهای زمینی قاچاق را هدف قرار می دهیم
Iran· 2025-11-28
Benigno Alarcon warned that if operations are limited to sinking boats and killing traffickers, it cannot be considered successful.
فرمان آتش صادر شد ؛ جنگ تمامعیار در راه است؟Iran· 2025-11-28Alarcón is a political scientist and professor at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas.
De petróleo o colaboración en narcotráfico hasta su propia cabeza: qué podría ofrecer Maduro para apaciguar a Trump
Spain· 2025-11-27
Benigno Alarcón criticized Petro's proposal as malicious.
Las críticas en Venezuela a propuesta del presidente Petro de repetir elecciones presidenciales
Colombia· 2025-11-20
Benigno Alarcon argues that the situation in Venezuela is unique and does not predict military confrontations in Latin America.
EUA e Venezuela: confronto direto seria ruim para a América do Sul e ainda pior para venezuelanos
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-14
Political analyst Benigno Alarcón stated that Maduro's intention is not to reach an armed struggle but to increase the perception of costs for military intervention.
el entrenamiento a civiles que hace el gobierno de Venezuela ante la guerra no declarada de EEUU
Uruguay· 2025-09-28
Benigno Alarcón argues that Maduro's plan for the militia is to act as a 'human shield'.
As US-Venezuela tensions rise, Maduro trains civilians for "undeclared war"
United Kingdom· 2025-09-28
Benigno Alarcón is a political analyst who believes Maduro's intention is to increase the perception of costs for military intervention.
‘Si tengo que dejar mi vida luchando, la dejo’: el entrenamiento a civiles que hace el gobierno de Venezuela
Panama· 2025-09-23Benigno Alarcón specializes in political analysis and strategic conflict management.
La dignidad prevaleció el 25M
Venezuela· 2025-05-30Benigno Alarcón is the director of the Center for Political and Government Studies at the Catholic University, who described the election as symbolic.
Venezuela vota por un gobernador en el Esequibo, pese a disputa con GuyanaDominican Republic· 2025-05-26
Benigno Alarcón, the director of the Center for Political and Government Studies at the Andrés Bello Catholic University in Caracas, commented on the election.
In the Shadow of a Tainted Election Steal, Maduro Asks Venezuelans to Vote Again
United States· 2025-05-25Alarcón highlighted that the vote has lost value as a tool for government legitimacy.
Venezuela acude a elecciones en medio del desencanto y una crisis económica que se agravaUruguay· 2025-05-24
Benigno Alarcón coordinates a national platform called Creemos Alianza Ciudadana.
Denuncian asedio del Sebin a vivienda de dirigente de Vanguardia PopularVenezuela· 2025-05-12
Benigno Alarcón is the director of the Centro de Estudios Políticos de la Universidad Católica Andrés Bello.
Democracias contra autoritarismos: un informe da clavesVenezuela· 2025-04-28
Benigno Alarcón discusses the importance of democracy and human rights in Venezuela.
La democracia a menudo implica sacrificios y desafíos profundosVenezuela· 2025-04-18