Venezuela opposition says it must rebuild after electoral loss
3 years, 1 month ago

Venezuela opposition says it must rebuild after electoral loss

Al Jazeera  

About 42 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in Sunday’s vote, which saw Venezuelan opposition suffer heavy defeat. Venezuela’s political opposition must rebuild and reflect on its strategy after suffering a heavy defeat in weekend elections, leader Juan Guaido has said, calling for unity among the fragmented movement’s leadership. Guaido, the former speaker of Congress who is recognised by the US and its allies as Venezuela’s rightful leader, said on Monday that the opposition needed to “rebuild itself” after the disappointing result. “Today is a time for reflection amongst our leadership … It is not the time for fights nor egotism among political leaders.” Guaido also said what happened on Sunday highlighted “the obvious need for unification” among opposition forces if they are to challenge the ruling party or Maduro in the 2024 presidential elections. Earlier on Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Maduro’s government of holding flawed elections that “skewed the process” to pre-determine the result in his party’s favour, citing harassment and bans of opposition candidates, voter roll manipulation, and censorship.

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Venezuela’s opposition signals flexible timeline toward long-sought government transition
1 week, 6 days ago

Venezuela’s opposition signals flexible timeline toward long-sought government transition

Associated Press  

MADRID — Venezuela’s political opposition on Tuesday signaled a shift toward a flexible timeline for a government transition that it had long insisted would come next month when the new presidential term is set to begin. The change came as the faction’s candidate in the July presidential election, Edmundo González, remained in exile in Spain and its leader Maria Corina …

Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that codifies economic sanctions, like those imposed by the United States, as crimes against humanity and allows the prosecution of anyone who expresses support for the measures. The bill, approved by the unicameral National Assembly, implicitly targets leading opposition leaders, many of whom have supported economic sanctions as a means …

U.S. recognizes Venezuela’s opposition candidate as president-elect
1 month ago

U.S. recognizes Venezuela’s opposition candidate as president-elect

LA Times  

The U.S. government recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the “president-elect” of the South American country this week, months after President Nicolas Maduro claimed to have won the July contest. “This gesture honors the desire for change of our people and the civic feat that we carried out together on July 28.” González left Venezuela in September for …

Venezuela's opposition leader says he was forced to sign letter that admits defeat
3 months ago

Venezuela's opposition leader says he was forced to sign letter that admits defeat

NPR  

Venezuela's opposition leader says he was forced to sign letter that admits defeat toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's former opposition candidate, Edmundo González, on Wednesday said he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in July's presidential election, which electoral authorities claim was won by President Nicolás Maduro. The revelation of the letter is …

Venezuela’s opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
3 months ago

Venezuela’s opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s former opposition candidate, Edmundo González, on Wednesday said he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in July’s presidential election, which electoral authorities claim was won by President Nicolás Maduro. The revelation of the letter is the latest strain to the country’s political crisis, which was exacerbated by the disputed election results and …

Venezuelan opposition still hopes to unseat Maduro despite their candidate’s exile
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuelan opposition still hopes to unseat Maduro despite their candidate’s exile

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado tried to reassure supporters Monday that her coalition still hopes to gain control of the presidency despite the departure into exile of their candidate Edmundo González Urrutia. Machado told an online meeting Monday of opposition leaders, reporters and others that her group still hopes to see Maduro leave office in January, …

Venezuela’s Opposition and the US Are at a Perilous Point
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Opposition and the US Are at a Perilous Point

Politico  

The next few months are crucial, current and former government officials, analysts and activists told me. And resistance gets harder as Maduro heightens his repression; the regime recently issued an arrest warrant for the opposition’s candidate for the presidency, Edmundo González Urrutia. A U.S. official familiar with the Venezuela file told me that the opposition’s efforts so far may not …

Venezuela’s Machado calls on the international community to step up the pressure on Maduro
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Machado calls on the international community to step up the pressure on Maduro

The Hindu  

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Thursday vowed to keep the pressure on President Nicolás Maduro to leave office in January. While the National Electoral Council — stacked with ruling party supporters — declared Mr. Maduro the winner, it never released vote tallies backing their claim. The protests were largely peaceful, but demonstrators also toppled statues of Mr. Maduro’s …

Top US general blasts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, says democracy is under attack globally
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top US general blasts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, says democracy is under attack globally

Hindustan Times  

A senior US general accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday of undermining the democratic will of Venezuela's people following July's disputed presidential election, and said it was an example of how democracy was under attack around the world. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro Maduro and officials from his administration have scoffed at international critiques, citing recent election scandals in the …

Maduro opponents take to streets to revive protests disputing Venezuelan election results
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro opponents take to streets to revive protests disputing Venezuelan election results

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro took to the streets Wednesday in an attempt to revive protests against him as he tightens his grip on power following last month’s disputed election. Opposition supporters protest the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro one month after the disputed vote, which opposition leaders claim they won by a landslide, in Caracas, …

Maduro opponents take to streets to revive protests disputing Venezuelan election results
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro opponents take to streets to revive protests disputing Venezuelan election results

LA Times  

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado displays vote tally sheets during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, against the election results Wednesday. Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro took to the streets Wednesday in an attempt to revive protests against him as he tightens his grip on power following last month’s disputed election. “Voting records kill sentence,” is how the opposition billed …

Venezuelan electoral official asserts ‘lack of transparency and veracity’ in Maduro’s reelection
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Venezuelan electoral official asserts ‘lack of transparency and veracity’ in Maduro’s reelection

LA Times  

Juan Carlos Delpino is one of five members of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, or CNE in Spanish, and the only one who prior to the July 28 election had shown a willingness to go against the wishes of President Nicolás Maduro’s government. A Venezuelan electoral official has denounced what he calls a “grave lack of transparency and veracity” in last …

Venezuelans in Caracas and across the world demonstrate to defend opposition’s victory claim
4 months ago

Venezuelans in Caracas and across the world demonstrate to defend opposition’s victory claim

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelans across the world — some with flags and other patriotic paraphernalia — responded to a call from their country’s political opposition Saturday and took to the streets to defend the faction’s claim to victory over President Nicolás Maduro in last month’s disputed presidential election. A woman with her face painted with the colors of Venezuela’s national …

Venezuelans in Caracas and across the world demonstrate to defend opposition’s victory claim
4 months, 1 week ago

Venezuelans in Caracas and across the world demonstrate to defend opposition’s victory claim

LA Times  

Venezuelan nationals in Mexico City protest on Saturday against the official results that declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of last month’s presidential election. As thousands of Venezuelans in Caracas waved the national flag, opposition leader María Corina Machado made her way through the capital’s streets on a truck while shouting “brave” and “freedom.” Then, before a crowd, she said …

Brazil's Lula says Maduro could call for a new election in Venezuela 'if he has good sense'
4 months, 1 week ago

Brazil's Lula says Maduro could call for a new election in Venezuela 'if he has good sense'

The Independent  

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Venezuela’s opposition faces setback after countries suggest repeat of presidential election
4 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela’s opposition faces setback after countries suggest repeat of presidential election

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Venezuela’s opposition was dealt a blow Thursday when countries that had been pressuring President Nicolás Maduro to release vote tallies backing his claim to victory in last month’s presidential election began suggesting a repeat of the contest instead. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, during a virtual news conference with Argentine media, said that repeating the July …

Venezuelan opposition leader rejects Brazil’s idea of redoing presidential vote
4 months, 1 week ago

Venezuelan opposition leader rejects Brazil’s idea of redoing presidential vote

LA Times  

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Thursday rejected a proposal from Brazil’s president that Venezuela hold a new presidential election following the contested results of last month’s vote. Her comments came shortly after Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that he still doesn’t recognize President Nicolás Maduro as the winner of last month’s presidential election in Venezuela, …

Venezuela opposition calls for global protests to challenge victory claim of President Nicolas Maduro
4 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela opposition calls for global protests to challenge victory claim of President Nicolas Maduro

Live Mint  

Venezuela's opposition called Sunday for worldwide protests on August 17 to show support for its claimed victory in last month's election over President Nicolas Maduro, who was declared the winner. let's shout together so that the world supports our victory and recognizes the truth and popular sovereignty," said opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in a video on social media. Machado …

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election

Associated Press  

Lee esta noticia en español: Crece preocupación internacional por creciente número de arrestos en Venezuela tras elecciones CARACAS, Venezuela — Voices across the globe expressed concern Sunday over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend’s disputed elections. Pope Francis said Venezuela is “living a critical situation” in his traditional Sunday remarks at the Vatican, adding, “I appeal …

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pope Francis said Venezuela is “living a critical situation” …

Protests over election results in Venezuela aren't losing steam
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Protests over election results in Venezuela aren't losing steam

NPR  

Protests over election results in Venezuela aren't losing steam AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Protesters are continuing to protest in the streets of Venezuela following last weekend's contested presidential election. That's despite multiple airlines canceling flights out of Venezuela, as President Maduro severed diplomatic relations with countries that criticized him and the election results. KAHN: Maduro's loyalist electoral council updated tallies Friday …

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned

The Hindu  

Thousands of people rallied in the streets of Venezuela's capital on August 3, waving the national flag and singing the national anthem in support of an opposition candidate they believe won the presidential election by a landslide. Ms. Machado and Mr. González, a 74-year-old former diplomat, said tally sheets they obtained from polling centers nationwide show Mr. Maduro lost his …

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Thousands of people rallied in the streets of Venezuela’s capital Saturday, waving the national flag and singing the national anthem in support of an opposition candidate they believe won the presidential election by a landslide. The Organization of American States on Saturday called for “reconciliation and justice” in Venezuela, saying “let all Venezuelans who express themselves in …

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned

LA Times  

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is driven away on a motorbike at the end of a rally in Caracas on Saturday. The Organization of American States on Saturday called for “reconciliation and justice” in Venezuela, saying, “Let all Venezuelans who express themselves in the streets find only an echo of peace, a peace that reflects the spirit of democracy.” …

After US and Peru, more countries reject Nicolas Maduro's ‘win’ in Venezuela election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

After US and Peru, more countries reject Nicolas Maduro's ‘win’ in Venezuela election

Hindustan Times  

Venezuelan authorities on Friday ratified Nicolas Maduro's election victory as the number of nations recognizing his opposition rival as the true winner mounted. Venezuela's election authority meanwhile ratified Maduro's win with 52 percent of the vote and said Gonzalez Urrutia had garnered 43 percent of ballots. Maduro, 61, has reacted fiercely to criticism of his victory and has vowed to …

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election

News 18  

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential …

Venezuela’s Opposition calls mass protests over disputed election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Opposition calls mass protests over disputed election

The Hindu  

Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called Thursday, August 1, 2024 for protests "in every city" in the nation on Saturday to denounce the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro. The oil-rich Latin American nation was plunged into political crisis after Mr. Maduro was announced the victor of Sunday, July 28 's election -- a result that defied pre-election polls …

US recognizes opposition candidate González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US recognizes opposition candidate González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election

New Indian Express  

CARACAS: The stakes grew higher for Venezuela's electoral authority to show proof backing its decision to declare President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the country's presidential election after the United States on Thursday recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as the victor, discrediting the official results of the highly anticipated vote. The U.S. announcement followed calls from multiple governments, including close …

Venezuelan opposition says office ransacked as election tensions grow
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelan opposition says office ransacked as election tensions grow

Al Jazeera  

A major political opposition movement in Venezuela says its headquarters in the capital, Caracas, was vandalised overnight as tensions escalate in the aftermath of President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed election victory. Argentina’s foreign minister recognised Gonzalez as Venezuela’s president-elect on Friday, while other countries in the region – including Uruguay and Ecuador – also said the opposition candidate had secured the …

Russian Duma Speaker says Maduro wins legitimate victory in Venezuelan presidential elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian Duma Speaker says Maduro wins legitimate victory in Venezuelan presidential elections

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-02 16:43 MOSCOW -- Speaker of the Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin said on Friday that Nicolas Maduro's victory in the Venezuelan presidential elections was legitimate. " On Monday, Venezuela's National Electoral Council declared Maduro the winner with 51.2 percent of the counted votes. A military officer in northern Aragua state was …

'Overwhelming evidence': US recognises Maduro's rival Edmundo Gonzalez as winner of Venezuelan election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Overwhelming evidence': US recognises Maduro's rival Edmundo Gonzalez as winner of Venezuelan election

India TV News  

Washington: The United States on Thursday officially recognised Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's rival and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of the recent disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro's claim of victory. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there was "overwhelming evidence" to support Gonzalez's victory and rejected Maduro's allegations against opposition leaders. 'Overwhelming evidence' in Gonzalez's favour "Given …

Russian Duma Speaker says Maduro wins legitimate victory in Venezuelan presidential elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian Duma Speaker says Maduro wins legitimate victory in Venezuelan presidential elections

China Daily  

MOSCOW -- Speaker of the Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin said on Friday that Nicolas Maduro's victory in the Venezuelan presidential elections was legitimate. " On Monday, Venezuela's National Electoral Council declared Maduro the winner with 51.2 percent of the counted votes. A military officer in northern Aragua state was killed and 48 military and …

Nicolas Maduro asks top court to audit Venezuela’s Presidential election but observers cry foul
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nicolas Maduro asks top court to audit Venezuela’s Presidential election but observers cry foul

The Hindu  

President Nicolás Maduro on July 31 asked Venezuela’s high court to conduct an audit of the Presidential election after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory, drawing criticism from foreign observers who said the court is too close to the government to produce an independent review. Mr. Maduro told reporters that the ruling party is Anti-Maduro protests spread as Venezuelan …

U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election

NPR  

U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP CARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that the opposition was the clear winner in Venezuela’s recent presidential election and not the current authoritarian leader. Blinken says the evidence is overwhelming that opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia won Sunday’s race. He blasted …

A ‘fake, fabricated result’: Questions swirl around Venezuela’s election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

A ‘fake, fabricated result’: Questions swirl around Venezuela’s election

Al Jazeera  

The two leading candidates in Venezuela’s presidential race both declared victory, leading to uncertainty and protest. It was emblazoned with a simple phrase: “He won.” That truck carried opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, one of two people claiming victory in Sunday’s presidential election. Venezuela’s attorney general, a Maduro ally, announced on Tuesday that 749 “criminals” had been arrested during the …

Venezuela's president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela's president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result

NPR  

Venezuela's president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result Venezuelan security forces have arrested more than 1,000 people since Sunday’s contested elections. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Venezuelan security forces have arrested more than 1,000 people since Sunday's contested elections. CHANG: Venezuelan security forces have arrested more than 1,000 people since Sunday's contested elections. KAHN: "This is your democratic …

What options does Maduro have after Venezuela’s contested presidential election?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What options does Maduro have after Venezuela’s contested presidential election?

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The world’s democracies have almost unanimously condemned the results of Venezuela’s presidential election and called for a transparent vote count to confirm what the opposition says was its landslide victory over President Nicolás Maduro. Two of Maduro’s closest allies — the leftist presidents of Brazil and Colombia — have recently joined a chorus of nations, including the …

Maduro says ready to release all Venezuela vote tallies as pressure mounts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro says ready to release all Venezuela vote tallies as pressure mounts

Al Jazeera  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has promised to release all the vote tallies from a disputed weekend election, as international pressure mounts on the South American leader to be “transparent” with the vote results. Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, who has worked to improve Colombia-Venezuela ties since taking office in 2022, said the Venezuelan government should “allow the elections to end in …

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting presidential election results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting presidential election results

NPR  

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting presidential election results Venezuelans continue to protest Sunday’s disputed election in which President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory. KAHN: The crowd shouts they want to see voting tally records for every precinct, something the country's electoral council is refusing to release. Supporters roar as Maria Corina Machado, the opposition's most popular figure, who …

Under pressure from allies, Venezuela’s Maduro asks Supreme Court to audit the presidential election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Under pressure from allies, Venezuela’s Maduro asks Supreme Court to audit the presidential election

LA Times  

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, center, stands with Colombian President Gustavo Petro after Petro’s arrival in Caracas last year. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he asked the country’s Supreme Court to conduct an audit of the presidential election, after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory and amid international calls to release detailed vote counts. A day earlier, another of Maduro’s …

Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote

Hindustan Times  

Venezuelans gathered Tuesday in a peaceful show of opposition support as their leader urged the military not to "repress the people" a day after four died in protests against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed presidential victory. Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote Security forces had fired tear gas and rubber bullets Monday at protesters who claimed the election was …

Criticism mounts against Venezuela's Maduro and the electoral council that declared him a victor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Criticism mounts against Venezuela's Maduro and the electoral council that declared him a victor

Hindustan Times  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Criticism of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro mounted Tuesday, a day after electoral authorities declared him the winner in a presidential election that the opposition claims to have won by a landslide. Criticism mounts against Venezuela's Maduro and the electoral council that declared him a victor Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, standing a top a truck in the …

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency

Associated Press  

Lee nuestra cobertura de las elecciones venezolanas en español. CARACAS, Venezuela — The Carter Center said it was unable to verify the results of Venezuela’s presidential election, blaming authorities for a “complete lack of transparency” in declaring Nicolas Maduro the winner without providing any individual polling tallies. Opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez leads a demonstration against the official election results …

How Venezuela’s presidential elections descended into violence. What comes next
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Venezuela’s presidential elections descended into violence. What comes next

Firstpost  

Venezuelans clashed with the police in several parts of the country, resulting in one death and countless others being arrested, after authorities declared Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the polls. Several other countries have also expressed concern over the poll results, calling for a ‘complete review’ A demonstrator reacts when Molotov cocktails hit the ground in front of security …

Venezuela elections: Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President, USA and many other nations question sanctity of elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela elections: Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President, USA and many other nations question sanctity of elections

Op India  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his political opponent claimed victory in the national elections, a vote that was marred by accusations of fraud and counting irregularities, CNN reported. With 80 per cent of votes counted, Maduro secured more than 51 per cent of the vote, beating Democratic Unitary Platform candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who got over 44 per cent of …

The Take: The aftermath of Venezuela’s contested election results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Take: The aftermath of Venezuela’s contested election results

Al Jazeera  

Protests break out as President Nicolas Maduro is declared the winner of a disputed election. Venezuelans cast their votes on Sunday but the presidential election has been clouded by reports of irregularities, including fraud and voter intimidation. While the National Electoral Council has declared current President Nicolas Maduro the winner, the opposition party continues to claim that their candidate, Edmundo …

Venezuela, where both President, Opposition leader claim victory in election. What's going on? EXPLAINED
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela, where both President, Opposition leader claim victory in election. What's going on? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Caracas: Venezuela faced a political standstill Monday after both incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and the country's main opposition coalition claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election. Gonzalez and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told supporters gathered outside his campaign headquarters in Caracas that they have obtained more than 70 per cent of the tally sheets from Sunday’s disputed election, and they …

What’s happening in Venezuela - protests, election uncertainty and an economic crisis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s happening in Venezuela - protests, election uncertainty and an economic crisis

CNN  

Caracas, Venezuela CNN — Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro after deadly protests erupted across the country following its disputed presidential election. Venezuela’s opposition and multiple Latin American leaders have refused to recognize Maduro’s victory in the July 28 vote, which was announced by the country’s electoral authority - a body stacked with the president’s allies. Opposition …

What’s happening in Venezuela? Election turmoil, protests and fraud claims
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s happening in Venezuela? Election turmoil, protests and fraud claims

Al Jazeera  

Tensions escalate in Venezuela with the opposition releasing what it says is proof of fraud in Sunday’s election, in which President Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner. “We have witnessed a series of events, more than 100 violent terrorist attacks,” Maduro said on Monday, blaming the opposition for these attacks. Machado said: “All the tallies were verified, digitalised and then …

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election

China Daily  

Handout picture released by Venezuelan Presidency shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addressing the nation in Caracas on July 29. Venezuela keeps facing domestic and outside challenges after incumbent president, Nicolas Maduro was declared winner in presidential contest and won a third term starting next year. Protests broke out across Venezuela on July 29, with police and protesters clashing on the …

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