Venezuela ranks lowest globally in the Rule of Law Index, which measures how well nations adhere to legal principles. The World Justice Project (WJP) reported this in 2023. Their findings show a decline in legal adherence worldwide. In this global index, 142 countries were assessed. Venezuela’s score was 0.26 out of 1.0. This score puts […]
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