Venezuela government
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Defensoría del Pueblo
Ombudsman within the Citizen Power branch.
What this authority does
Receives human-rights complaints and may bring constitutional actions. International monitors have questioned its independence, and complainants often also petition United Nations treaty bodies.
Services for the public
- Human rights complaints
- Constitutional actions
- Regional offices
- Rights education
Before you contact this authority
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