Venezuelan Doctor José Gregorio Hernández Canonized for Scientific Contributions

José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros, recently canonized as a saint, was also a pioneering scientist in Venezuela, founding the country's first Chair of Bacteriology and advancing experimental and scientific medicine after studying in Paris. His legacy bridges faith and science, showing no contradiction between the two. In Venezuela, political leaders like National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez emphasize the importance of actively defending national sovereignty and peace against what they describe as neocolonial and fascist threats, calling for vigilance and unity among citizens and regional parliaments. Meanwhile, in Mendoza, Argentina, the human rights organization XUMEK achieved a significant legal victory with the conviction of prison guards for torture, following a decade-long struggle marked by delays and challenges, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat abuse and uphold justice in the region.