On July 3, 2025, the Venezuelan government officially cancelled the citizenship and passport of actor Daniel Elbittar, 46, in retaliation for his public criticism of Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
Elbittar denounced that this measure seeks to silence him for his critical stance against the Venezuelan government. The actor resides in Mexico and Miami but has never left aside his criticism and love for Venezuela.
Statements by actor Daniel Elbittar
In a statement released by his representative agency, Elbittar said:
“Today they are taking away my nationality, my legal identity as a Venezuelan, but they will never be able to take away my voice or my love for my country. You don’t need a passport to denounce injustice, you need dignity. And that, thanks to my parents and my conscience, I have plenty,” he said.
The actor reaffirmed his commitment to continue using his platform to denounce injustices in Venezuela, especially on behalf of those who do not have the possibility of being heard.
Artistic career and activism
Daniel Elbittar, born in Caracas on April 30, 1979, has developed a successful career as an actor, model and singer.
She has participated in soap operas in both Venezuela and Mexico, including productions such as “La desalmada”, “El amor invencible” and “La herencia”.
In addition to his artistic work, Elbittar has been an outspoken critic of the Venezuelan government.
He has used his social networks and interviews to express his support for opposition leaders, such as María Corina Machado, and to highlight the humanitarian crisis and political persecution in his native country.
Actor’s current projects
Despite the revocation of his citizenship, Elbittar continues with his artistic career.
He is currently part of the cast of the telenovela “Amanecer”, produced by TelevisaUnivision, where he plays a doctor with a double life as a serial killer.
The production seeks to raise awareness about femicide in Mexico.
Everything that is happening is quite complicated, but let's hope that it will soon be a free country
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The Venezuelan government’s measure has generated international reactions.
Entertainment figures, opinion leaders and human rights advocates have expressed their support for Elbittar, highlighting his courage in speaking out against injustice.
Daniel Elbittar’s case highlights the situation of many Venezuelans who face reprisals for expressing their political opinions and highlights the importance of freedom of expression in contexts of government repression.
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