Judge Hellerstein is renowned among practitioners for his 'stubborn streak' and 'an often unorthodox approach to running his courtroom.' His rulings often reflect a gut instinct rather than a strict adherence to the law.
Who runs Venezuela now? Trump, oil and the fight for power
Venezuela's 2026 US-backed removal of Maduro raises fundamental questions about whether intervention advances democracy or constitutes illegal regime change with colonial implications.
After Maduro's Capture, Venezuela Faces Old US Shadows and Uncertain Future | KQED
U.S. power in Latin America drives migration, prioritizes oil and strategic dominance, and fuels dehumanizing immigration enforcement that violates migrants' and defenders' rights.
Cúcuta, a bustling Colombian border city, faces heightened tension as journalists are detained and crossings become restricted amid attempts to enter Venezuela.