Founder of the civic group Súmate and head of Vente Venezuela, she served in the National Assembly (2011–2014) and was barred from the 2023 presidential race.

Despite persecution and travel bans, she continues advocating for democracy from hiding.

Internationally acclaimed, she’s been named to the BBC’s 100 Women (2018), TIME100 (2025), and received the Václav Havel and Sakharov human rights prizes.

Pakistan violated Afghan airspace, bombed a civilian market near the Durand Line, infringed upon territory of capital Kabul.

We strongly condemn this violation of Afghan airspace, and defending our territory is our right.

If situation escalates further following these actions, the consequences will be the responsibility of the Pakistani military.

— India is upgrading its Kabul Technical Mission into a full embassy.

— India delivered 20 ambulances, MRI/CT machines, and new food & health aid.

— Visa access expanded for Afghan students, business & medical visitors.

— New direct flights launched; plans for deeper trade, water, mining ties.

— Both sides affirmed counter-terror cooperation, warning against using Afghan soil for attacks.