Government Accountability

Venezuelan Police Officer Dies in Custody Amid Questionable Official Account

Edison José Torres Fernández, a Venezuelan police officer held since December, died reportedly of a stroke and cardiac arrest in custody. Human rights groups question the official narrative, highlighting ongoing abuses under Maduro’s regime.

By National Security Desk | January 12, 2026

Government Accountability

Panama’s Long-Delayed Odebrecht Corruption Trial Must End Impunity Now

Panama’s high-profile Odebrecht corruption trial, featuring former President Ricardo Martinelli among the accused, faces a critical turning point after multiple postponements. The nation demands accountability as entrenched powers resist transparency.

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | January 11, 2026