Venezuelan Community in Antigua Silenced by Fear of Repression
A spokesperson for the Venezuelan community in Antigua has expressed deep concerns over the oppressive climate Venezuelans face, both in their homeland and in the diaspora.
In a statement issued on August 3, 2024, the spokesperson highlighted the fear that prevents many Venezuelans in Antigua from speaking out against the Maduro regime.
“We Venezuelans do not comment on your newspaper because we have to be deported since the government of Antigua is in favor of the dictator,” the spokesperson stated, emphasizing the community’s silence out of fear of deportation.
The spokesperson added that many Venezuelans in Antigua are living in fear of repression from their government, even while residing abroad.
The fear is not unfounded, as Venezuela’s recent law against hatred and terrorism has led to the detention of individuals who speak out against the government.
According to the spokesperson, any Venezuelan who publicly supports the opposition or criticizes the elections in Venezuela could be detained without trial under this law, accused of committing hate crimes.
The statement underscores the precarious position of the Venezuelan diaspora in Antigua, who feel that the support of the Antigua and Barbuda government for the Maduro regime puts them at risk.
The spokesperson lamented the atrocities being committed in Venezuela, noting that the community in Antigua remains silent out of necessity, despite being fully aware of the situation.
This revelation sheds light on the broader issue of the Venezuelan crisis and its far-reaching impact on citizens both within and outside the country.
Protests broke out Monday in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, with hundreds of young people marching through the streets furious over a presidential election in which the incumbent, Nicolás Maduro, declared victory despite widespread accusations of fraud, officially proclaiming the election decided without releasing the full vote counts.
The United States and countries around the world denounced the official results of Sunday’s vote, which did not appear to match statistical estimates based on partial counts and other data that showed the president losing by a wide margin.
By Monday afternoon, the Venezuelan government announced it had kicked out the diplomatic missions of seven Latin American countries that had condemned the official electoral results.
The opposition leader, María Corina Machado, announced on Monday evening that her movement had received paper tallies from 73 percent of the country’s voting stations and refuted the government’s claims. Those tallies showed that Mr. Maduro’s opponent, Edmundo González, had received 3.5 million more votes than the president.
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This is why folks needs to stand up for all atrocities no matter what. So that when there situation comes around we all stand and support also.
Down to all dictators from Putin to xi kingpin, Maduro, all those oppressors and all those war criminals
GISELE ISAAC is the real DICTATOR!
GISELE ISAAC is the real DICTATOR!
GISELE ISAAC is the real DICTATOR!
GISELE ISAAC is the real DICTATOR!
GISELE ISAAC is the real DICTATOR!
GISELE ISAAC is the real DICTATOR!
GISELE ISAAC is the real DICTATOR!
That interview with Jtruth was very telling. Also Fled interview with DLP and she have her party members and MPs scared of her. Richard Lewis run go Jamaica to escape the stress. She calls the shots in HER party. Dem haffu fraid she or she mussa kip secret fee dem. Fraid fu tell she that SHE a de problem with UPP!!!!!
Talk the truth, you’re afraid of deportation because you’re here illegally.
It’s no surprise that the government of A and B is supportive of dictatorship anywhere on the globe. The fact that the ALP will not have a convention is indicative of where we are heading. Very soon, the next General Elections might be the last. There’s no democracy amongst them because the members are afraid to even silently protest.
Why accept travel from the dictator if you don’t support him?
@Chups – that was my thought as well. How do you deport legal residents, unless their status here is determined by agreement with their home government or something?
Anyway, the Chinese must feel the same way. Antiguans take note, “You can vote your way into socialism, you can’t vote your way out”
Isn’t that the kind of legislation they’re trying to pass in the US…California leading the way?
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