International Institute for Religious Freedom

Religious Regulation and Discrimination in Venezuela

This report is a reprint from: D. P. Petri. (2023, July 13). Religious Regulation and Discrimination in Venezuela. Canopy Forum.

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Introduction

This essay seeks to illustrate the state of religious freedom in Venezuela by analyzing the factors that affect its free exercise. First, it describes the presence of religious communities in the country and their relationship with the government. Second, it reviews the regulatory framework and the impact of recent government regulations on religious freedom. Finally, it describes the actions of government and non-state actors that undermine the free exercise of religious freedom.