Venezuela’s Ruling Party Calls Mexico “Fake, Hypocritical” over Human Rights Criticism

Tensions between Mexico and Venezuela rose this week following their differing view on the Organization of American States’ role in restoring democracy to President Nicolás Maduro’s administration. On Tuesday, Mexican Ambassador to the OAS Luis Alfonso de Alba, stated that Venezuela’s situation must be evaluated since there has been alterations “to the democratic order.” In response, Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela Diosdado Cabello described Mexico as a “false and hypocritical” country. More…