Venezuela has released an updated version of its government platform, VenApp, enabling citizens to report suspicious activities directly to officials. Originally launched in 2022 to address public service problems, the app is now used for national security. President Nicolás Maduro claims it will enhance popular intelligence and ensure peace. However, human rights organizations like Amnesty International warn it risks limiting free speech and causing unlawful detentions. This update arrives amid escalating tensions with the United States, following US accusations against Maduro of drug trafficking and the deployment of warships and covert CIA missions near Venezuelan waters.
