Venezuela - October 2025

Nicolas Maduro has petitioned the Supreme Court to revoke the nationality of Venezuelans who have expressed support for a potential invasion by the United States. He added that their passports and other documentation would be cancelled by the government. Although the Constitution expressly states that the nationality of Venezuelans by birth cannot be revoked, Maduro based his petition on a provision of the Constitution that establishes the duty to defend country, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Maduro has specifically targeted opposition members Leopoldo Lopez and Yon Goicoechea for their statements in favour of an armed intervention by the United States.

Sources: DW, El Mundo,  El Pais, La Republica, AP News