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By 1950 there were around 6,000 Jewish people in Venezuela [5] and the biggest waves of immigration occurred after World War II and the 1967 Six-Day War, [6] [7] The Jewish population in Venezuela was largely centered in Caracas, with smaller concentrations in Maracaibo. Most of Venezuela's Jews are either first or second generation. [7] [8]
Leaders of religious organizations who are vocal critics of the government faced verbal harassment by regime leaders. Jewish community leaders have accused state-funded media and some government officials of engaging in antisemitic rhetoric. [10] In 2023, the country was scored 3 out of 4 for religious freedom. [12]
The promotion of religious freedom should be based on the principle that human rights, which include freedom of religion or belief, are universal and inseparable. The Alliance aims to pay particular attention to the protection of members of religious minorities and the fight against discrimination and persecution on the grounds of religion or ...
The U.S. State Department's 2023 report on religious freedom cites official estimates that 96% of the Venezuelan population is Catholic, but says that may not reflect recent growth of evangelicals ...
Sep. 26—On September 28, Venezuelans around the world will mobilize for the freedom of Venezuela. On this occasion, they are making an international appeal, following the electoral victory of ...
The status of religious freedom in North America varies from country to country. States can differ based on whether or not they guarantee equal treatment under law for followers of different religions, whether they establish a state religion (and the legal implications that this has for both practitioners and non-practitioners), the extent to which religious organizations operating within the ...
The status of religious freedom in South America varies from country to country. States can differ based on whether or not they guarantee equal treatment under law for followers of different religions, whether they establish a state religion (and the legal implications that this has for both practitioners and non-practitioners), the extent to which religious organizations operating within the ...
Venezuela's chief negotiator Jorge Rodriguez said the two sides agreed during the virtual meeting to work on improving fraught relations and to maintain "constructive and respectful" communication.