Is the Church in Venezuela facing new risks of persecution?

In the aftermath of the election, it is possible that the government’s fragile relationship with the Church could erupt into a full-blown persecution.

After a presidential election this week that has widely been denounced as fraudulent, Venezuelans took to the streets to demand the regime publish full electoral results and acknowledge its defeat.

Protests follow the 2024 presidential election in Venezuela. Credit: Jimmy Villalta / VWPics via AP Images

The protests have been met with violence, with almos…