August 23 marks two of the most decisive moments in my nation’s history. August 23, 1939 is remembered as the day that the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact divided Europe between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia. In my home of Estonia, this day… Read More
According to a recent report by Transparencia Electoral, of the supposedly 800 electoral observers or international missions that participated in the recent Venezuelan electoral process, only the identities of 100 people could be confirmed, and even less than that delivered on… Read More
VOC was honored to host congressional staffers from the House Committee On Oversight and Accountability at the VOC Museum. The group toured the galleries and met with VOC’s Dr. Adrian Zenz, Senior Fellow and Director in China Studies, to learn… Read More
Venezuelans have spoken and the 2024 presidential election has ignited the country and the world. A new report from Transparencia Electoral and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation entitled Preliminary Report on the Venezuelan 2024 Presidential Elections discusses how the… Read More
Venezuela should honor the will of its people—and it’s time for the free world to demand that Maduro steps down, argues VOC’s Dr. Patterson in World Magazine. As Dr. Patterson writes, “just when many Americans thought they could take a break… Read More
Writing in the National Review, VOC’s Hernán Alberro explores the strategic need for the United States and the rest of the democratic world to pay more attention to Latin America — as China, Russia, and Iran continue to maintain an… Read More
VOC’s President and CEO, Dr. Eric Patterson, co-authored an op-ed with former governor and U.S. senator from Kansas Sam Brownback, on the plight of the Venezuelan people as they strive to restore democracy in their country. As the authors write, “when… Read More
Democracy is once again on the ballot in Venezuela, but will the people’s voice be heard? A new report from the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, Transparency Electoral, and Mi Voto Cuenta, examines Venezuela 2024 Elections: Competing Under Autocratic Conditions.
In an astonishing turn of events, Venezuela’s presidential election is less than one week away. Scheduled for July 28, this vote represents the clearest opportunity for a democratic transition despite numerous failed attempts since Caracas was hijacked by socialism. In… Read More
