The Role of Diplomacy in Venezuela: Challenges in the Face of Authoritarianism
Date
September 19, 2025 – 10:00AM
– 11:30AM EDT
Location
1850 M Street NW, Floor 11 | Washington, DC
In the year since Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election—marred by credible reports of fraud and followed by a wave of political repression—the Maduro regime has plunged the country deeper into crisis. Corruption, criminal networks, and systemic impunity for the regime are fueling instability that has ripple effects far beyond its borders. What’s happening in Venezuela today has serious consequences for the region and the world.
Join Freedom House for an event examining the political and human rights situation in Venezuela, the critical role of regional diplomacy in restoring democratic institutions and protecting human rights, and the concrete steps governments and key stakeholders can take to support the democratic aspirations of the Venezuelan people.
Moderator:
- Gerardo Berthin, President, Freedom House
Panelists:
- Ambassador Carlos Bernardo Cherniak, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Argentina to the Organization of American States
- Magalli Meda, Head of Comando Con Venezuela
- Mercedes De Freitas, Executive Director, Transparencia Venezuela
- Pedro Urruchurtu, Head of International Affairs at Comando Con Venezuela
This event will be held exclusively in-person at Freedom House.
Event registration is now closed.