Venezuela’s Attorney General Resigns Only to Assume New Power Role Amid Human Rights Outcry

In a brazen display of political theater that underscores Venezuela’s ongoing assault on justice and accountability, Attorney General Tarek William Saab resigned from his post only to be swiftly appointed acting ombudsman—an office charged with defending human rights. This maneuver by the Maduro-aligned National Assembly is less about reform and more an explicit signal that Washington’s calls for transparent governance will continue to fall on deaf ears.Is Venezuela Serious About Justice or Just Perpetuating Repression?For years, Saab has been the face of government repression in Caracas, directing prosecutions against political dissidents under the guise of legality. Despite credible reports from...