US urges Venezuela to release 322 remaining political prisoners
Marco Rubio urged Venezuela to release the 322 prisoners Foro Penal says are still held, and discussed reforms meant to pave the way for credible elections.
State Department obligates $176.9m of rights fund to 43 awards
The US State Department has obligated $176.9m from its Human Rights and Democracy Fund to 43 awards, including a $40m anti-communism grant, a source says.