This report is an update of see EUAA COI Report – Venezuela Country Focus November 2023. The structure of this report is as follows:
Section 1: provides a general overview of the country, including demographic and economic context, the political landscape, the functioning of the judicial system, state security forces, state surveillance, and updates on relevant legislation. The report also provides information on political and socioeconomic developments following the US intervention in early January 2026.
Section 2: covers recent developments in the security situation, including a brief update on the activities of key armed actors and current challenges along Venezuela’s borders, particularly those shared with Colombia.
Section 3: provides an update on recent developments of the most common profiles.
Section 4: deals with the treatment of returnees and internal mobility.