US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Maduro hours after he took oath as president
5 days, 19 hours ago

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Maduro hours after he took oath as president

Firstpost  

Washington has also imposed fresh sanctions on eight senior Venezuelan officials for “leading key economic and security agencies enabling Nicolas Maduro’s repression and subversion of democracy in Venezuela,” the Treasury Department said President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters in Caracas, Venezuela ahead of Christmas celebrations. Washington has also imposed fresh sanctions on eight senior Venezuelan officials for “leading key economic and security agencies enabling Nicolas Maduro’s repression and subversion of democracy in Venezuela,” the Treasury Department said. “Since last year’s election, Maduro and his associates have continued their repressive actions in Venezuela,” acting Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Bradley Smith said in a statement. Meanwhile, the UK, Canada and the European Union are working to take “similar actions” against Maduro, demonstrating “a message of solidarity with the Venezuelan people,” the Treasury Department said.

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Nicolas Maduro sworn in as Venezuela's President amid protests
5 days, 10 hours ago

Nicolas Maduro sworn in as Venezuela's President amid protests

Deccan Chronicle  

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a new term on Friday, extending his increasingly repressive rule in the face of renewed protests and rebukes from the United States and others who believe he stole last year's vote.Venezuela’s legislative palace, where he was sworn in and delivered a fiery speech, was heavily guarded by security forces who have become …

Venezuela’s Maduro starts another disputed term in office more isolated than ever
5 days, 12 hours ago

Venezuela’s Maduro starts another disputed term in office more isolated than ever

CNN  

CNN — Venezuelans once again watched as Nicolás Maduro was sworn into office on Friday, donning the executive sash and declaring himself president despite irregularities and questions around his election. Several nations, including the United States, have since recognized González as Venezuela’s rightful president-elect and have issued new sanctions against Maduro and some of the country’s electoral authorities. Fellow opposition …

Canada imposes sanctions on 14 Venezuelan officials over human rights violations
5 days, 17 hours ago

Canada imposes sanctions on 14 Venezuelan officials over human rights violations

Firstpost  

Maduro and his allies have cheered what they say is the country’s resilience despite the measures, though they have historically blamed some economic hardships and shortages on sanctions. Image- Reuters Canada on Friday imposed sanctions on 14 current and former senior Venezuelan officials, accusing them of involvement in activities that have supported to human rights violations in Venezuela. The Canadian …

UK announces sanctions against figures close to Venezuelan president Maduro
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5 days, 18 hours ago

UK announces sanctions against figures close to Venezuelan president Maduro

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Lammy has labelled Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s “claim to …

Venezuela latest: Nicolás Maduro to be inaugurated for a third term, defying evidence of fraud
5 days, 22 hours ago

Venezuela latest: Nicolás Maduro to be inaugurated for a third term, defying evidence of fraud

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be sworn in for a third six-year term Friday despite international condemnation of his recent reelection as illegitimate, as his administration grows increasingly brazen in cracking down on opponents. Costa Rica’s former President Laura Chinchilla — part of the delegation of former leaders accompanying González — said Thursday he was still intending …

Venezuelan President Maduro to be sworn in again despite serious doubts over election results
Top News
6 days, 6 hours ago

Venezuelan President Maduro to be sworn in again despite serious doubts over election results

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — President Nicolás Maduro will extend his increasingly repressive rule over Venezuela until 2031 when he is sworn in on Friday, despite credible evidence that his opponent won the latest election and following protests against his plan to serve a third six-year term. The opposition, meanwhile, collected tally sheets from more than 80% of electronic voting machines, posted …

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sworn in for third term despite evidence he lost
6 days, 12 hours ago

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sworn in for third term despite evidence he lost

LA Times  

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, center, wife Cilia Flores and National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez arrive at the National Assembly in Caracas on Friday for Maduro’s swearing-in ceremony for a third term. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday to serve a third six-year term, extending his increasingly repressive rule until 2031 despite protests and credible evidence that his opponent …

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third presidential term amid criticism
6 days, 12 hours ago

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third presidential term amid criticism

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in for a third presidential term in what the country’s opposition movement has decried as “coup d’etat,” culminating more than five months of dispute over last summer’s contested election. On a call previewing the announcement, the official told reporters that Maduro “stands mostly alone at this juncture, with few friends in the …

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
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1 week ago

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

The Hindu  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday, while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country's packed prisons. For senior foreign policy roles in his administration, Trump has picked several architects of the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued during his first term when he tried to oust …

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
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1 week ago

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

India Today  

MIAMI: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country’s packed prisons. For senior foreign policy roles in his administration, Trump has picked several architects of the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued during his first term when he tried to …

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy
1 week ago

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday, while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country’s packed prisons. Maduro congratulated Trump after his victory in November and called for a fresh start in relations with the U.S. Venezuela’s state-owned oil company contributed $500,000 to Trump’s …

Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor faces his toughest challenge yet
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1 week ago

Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor faces his toughest challenge yet

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is facing more international rebuke than at any time in his 12 years in power. Ahead is Maduro’s toughest challenge yet — one that will determine the future of Venezuela’s already debilitated democracy. “It’s either baseball or politics.” In real life, after embracing his father’s radical politics, Maduro was sent to communist Cuba …

Venezuela’s Maduro says US nationals among group of ‘mercenaries’ detained
1 week, 1 day ago

Venezuela’s Maduro says US nationals among group of ‘mercenaries’ detained

Al Jazeera  

President Maduro said the group included mercenaries and ‘hit men’, describing two US detainees as ‘very high level’. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced the arrest of a group of foreign “mercenaries”, including Colombian and United States citizens, who he said were plotting to prevent his inauguration later this week. Maduro said on Tuesday that the group was planning “terrorist …

Americans sue Venezuela’s Maduro for anguish caused by imprisonment, alleged torture
1 week, 2 days ago

Americans sue Venezuela’s Maduro for anguish caused by imprisonment, alleged torture

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A former U.S. Marine and a Florida man who were imprisoned in Venezuela have sued President Nicolás Maduro, accusing the leftist leader of heading a vast “criminal enterprise” that has co-opted the state and uses American citizens as bargaining chips in negotiations with the U.S. The complaint filed Monday in Miami federal court by Matthew Heath and Osman …

Venezuela announces the release of 146 election protesters from prison
1 week, 3 days ago

Venezuela announces the release of 146 election protesters from prison

Al Jazeera  

The Maduro government says it has released a total of 1,515 people detained during its post-election crackdown. Venezuela’s highest court and election body have since upheld Maduro’s election victory, and Maduro and his allies have accused the opposition of conspiring with foreign governments hostile to Venezuela. Opposition leaders also claim that the precinct-level tallies that they published show Gonzalez beating …

Venezuela offers $100,000 reward for exiled opposition candidate
1 week, 6 days ago

Venezuela offers $100,000 reward for exiled opposition candidate

Raw Story  

Venezuelan authorities announced Thursday they are offering $100,000 for information leading to the capture of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who has left exile in Spain and is on his way to Argentina. Gonzalez Urrutia, who insists he beat Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the polls in July, was expected in Buenos Aires in the coming hours, a presidential source …

Venezuela’s government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition’s presidential candidate
1 week, 6 days ago

Venezuela’s government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition’s presidential candidate

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government on Thursday announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo González, the opposition candidate who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s election. González left Venezuela in September for exile in Spain after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest as part of an investigation linked to the …

Venezuela’s government offers $100,000 reward for whereabouts of opposition’s presidential candidate
2 weeks ago

Venezuela’s government offers $100,000 reward for whereabouts of opposition’s presidential candidate

LA Times  

Venezuela’s Edmundo González Urrutia thanks parliament members after being awarded the European Union’s top human rights honor last month in Strasbourg, France. Venezuela’s government on Thursday announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo González Urrutia, the opposition candidate who says he defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s election. “A $100,000 reward is offered to anyone …

Maduro government offers reward for location of exiled opposition candidate
2 weeks ago

Maduro government offers reward for location of exiled opposition candidate

Al Jazeera  

Human rights panel calls on Venezuelan government to respect civil liberties as beginning of presidential term nears. The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of exiled opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. Human rights groups and international organisations such as the United Nations have criticised the Maduro government for repressive activities both …

Canada imposes economic sanctions on 5 Venezuelan officials, including the high court president
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Canada imposes economic sanctions on 5 Venezuelan officials, including the high court president

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Canada imposed economic sanctions on Tuesday on five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the country’s high court, accusing them of engaging in electoral fraud during the disputed July presidential election. Maduro’s government swiftly denounced the sanctions as “extortionate measures” and “a failed attempt to pressure Venezuela.” The development comes less than a month before Venezuela’s next …

Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election
1 month ago

Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela’s government has taken steps to release some arrested in post-election crackdown but continues to pressure opposition. The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has released 103 people imprisoned following the country’s contested July election, which the opposition accused Maduro of stealing. Despite such gestures, the government has refused calls from the opposition and regional leaders to release data that …

UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
1 month, 1 week ago

UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The top United Nations human rights watchdog on Tuesday ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets and other electoral material as it investigates allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s election. The U.N. Human Rights Council announced the opening of the probe in a letter to several Latin American jurists who in October petitioned the U.N. agency …

Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years. Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a measure that would implement steeper penalties for those who support US sanctions against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. On Thursday, the country’s National Assembly passed the so-called Simon Bolivar Liberator law, which bans officials who …

US sanctions 21 more allies of Venezuelan Prez Maduro over election repression
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US sanctions 21 more allies of Venezuelan Prez Maduro over election repression

Firstpost  

The United States has imposed sanctions on an additional 21 allies of President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them on Wednesday of perpetrating some of the repression with which officials in Venezuela responded to July’s disputed presidential election Joe Biden's administration has sanctioned officials close to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over a contested election in which opposition leader Gonzalez Urrutia has claimed …

US sanctions more Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aides after alleging election theft
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US sanctions more Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aides after alleging election theft

Hindustan Times  

The US sanctioned 21 officials it said supported Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s effort to defy results of an election that the country’s opposition and Washington say he lost. FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro The current and former Venezuelan officials — including cabinet ministers and their relatives, as well as from the upper tiers of the country’s national guard and …

US sanctions more allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown in Venezuela
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US sanctions more allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown in Venezuela

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The United States has imposed sanctions on an additional 21 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them on Wednesday of perpetrating some of the repression with which officials in the country responded to July’s disputed presidential election. The security and cabinet-level officials sanctioned by the Department of the Treasury include the head of the nation’s corrections …

US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown

Al Jazeera  

The US says its sanctions target 21 individuals involved in anti-democratic practices and the repression of protests. “Maduro and his representatives’ repressive actions in the wake of the Venezuelan presidential election are a desperate attempt to silence the voices of its citizens,” Bradley Smith, the acting undersecretary of the Treasury Department, said in a statement. “Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election did …

Venezuela launches treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado, accuses her of supporting US sanctions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela launches treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado, accuses her of supporting US sanctions

Firstpost  

Opposition leader Corina Machado was accused of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July reelection Venezuela prosecutors opened a treason investigation Friday into opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a statement said, accusing her of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July reelection. In a statement, the prosecutor’s office said it has opened …

US, Spain, and Czech Detained in Venezuela for Anti-Government Plot
2 months, 4 weeks ago

US, Spain, and Czech Detained in Venezuela for Anti-Government Plot

Associated Press  

Venezuela has detained five more foreigners, including three Americans, for their alleged connection to a plot to destabilize the country. The interior minister has not provided any evidence to support the allegations, and the U.S. State Department has expressed concern about the safety of American citizens in Venezuela.

UN chief speaks to Maduro about 'rights violations' in Venezuela
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UN chief speaks to Maduro about 'rights violations' in Venezuela

The Hindu  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern Friday to President Nicolas Maduro about alleged human rights violations in Venezuela, in their first telephone conversation since the disputed July 28 Presidential election. The men discussed the precarious political situation in the South American nation, and Mr. Guterres "expressed concern over reports of post-elections violence and allegations of human rights violations," the …

U.N. experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela after contested election
3 months, 4 weeks ago

U.N. experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela after contested election

LA Times  

Protesters clash with police during demonstrations against the official election results declaring President Nicolas Maduro’s reelection the day after the vote in Caracas, Venezuela, in July. Independent U.N. human rights experts said in a new report Tuesday that their findings show Venezuela’s government has intensified the use of the “harshest and most violent” tools of repression after the disputed July …

3 American citizens detained by Venezuelan government over alleged plot to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro
4 months ago

3 American citizens detained by Venezuelan government over alleged plot to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro

Hindustan Times  

The Venezuelan government has reportedly detained three American citizens on suspicion of plotting to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro. 3 American citizens detained by Venezuelan government over alleged plot to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro On Saturday, September 14, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested over an alleged plot to “destabilize” …

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill President Maduro
4 months ago

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill President Maduro

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested Saturday after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. State Department late Saturday confirmed the detention of a U.S. military member and said it was aware of “unconfirmed reports of two additional U.S. citizens detained in …

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro
4 months ago

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro

NPR  

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP BOGOTA, Colombia — Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested Saturday after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. State Department late Saturday confirmed the detention of a …

US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing the election
4 months ago

US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing the election

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — The U.S. government on Thursday responded to Venezuela’s disputed July presidential election by imposing sanctions against 16 allies of President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them of obstructing the vote and carrying out human rights abuses. Venezuela’s electoral authorities declared Maduro the victor hours after polls closed, but unlike previous presidential elections, they never released detailed vote tallies to …

US imposes sanctions on Maduro allies over ‘illegitimate’ election results
4 months ago

US imposes sanctions on Maduro allies over ‘illegitimate’ election results

Al Jazeera  

Washington says new penalties should prompt ‘deeper reflection’ by officials aligned with Venezuelan president. Washington, DC – The United States has imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan judicial and election officials whom it accuses of helping President Nicolas Maduro certify his controversial election win earlier this year. A senior US administration official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said …

U.S. sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing election
4 months ago

U.S. sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing election

LA Times  

Since he was declared winner of a disputed election, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government has been accused of carrying out repressive measures, including arbitrary detentions, intimidation tactics and killings. The U.S. government on Thursday responded to Venezuela’s disputed July presidential election by imposing sanctions against 16 allies of President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them of obstructing the vote and carrying out …

Venezuela’s Opposition cornered as Gonzales flees and Maduro digs in
4 months ago

Venezuela’s Opposition cornered as Gonzales flees and Maduro digs in

The Hindu  

Venezuela's battered opposition is running out of options for challenging President Nicolas Maduro's claim to have won re-election. Mr. Maduro's disputed win in the July 28 election is challenged not just by the opposition or historic geopolitical rivals such as the United States, but also by leftist allies of Venezuela such as Brazil and Colombia. The opposition published copies of …

US seizes Venezuelan president's airplane, citing sanction laws
4 months, 1 week ago

US seizes Venezuelan president's airplane, citing sanction laws

China Daily  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet, after being seized by US law enforcement officials is seen in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. WASHINGTON -- The United States has seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's airplane in the Dominican Republic, citing sanctions laws, the Justice Department announced Monday. "This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft we allege was …

The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane

NPR  

The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP The United States has seized an airplane belonging to Venezuela's hard-line president, Nicolás Maduro, in the Dominican Republic and taken it to Florida, the Justice Department said Monday. The Americas One month after presidential vote, Venezuela remains in limbo One month after presidential vote, Venezuela remains in limbo …

Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime

LA Times  

With flags and voting receipts in hand, thousands of Venezuelans have taken to the streets in Caracas and worldwide to protest Nicolás Maduro’s refusal to recognize his overwhelming defeat in the presidential election a month ago. After talks with the United States in Qatar last year, Maduro’s government promised to allow free and fair elections. “Maduro spreads them between his …

Top US general blasts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, says democracy is under attack globally
4 months, 2 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 taps a hard-line loyalist to oversee Venezuela’s police, raising fears of a further crackdown
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maduro taps a hard-line loyalist to oversee Venezuela’s police, raising fears of a further crackdown

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday appointed a ruling socialist party boss to oversee the country’s police forces, empowering a hard-line loyalist who has vowed to pursue government opponents as part of a crackdown that has alarmed human rights groups. Maduro named Diosdado Cabello interior minister as part of a Cabinet shuffle following last month’s contested presidential …

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election
5 months, 2 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 president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result
5 months, 2 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?
5 months, 2 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 …

Venezuela elections: Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President, USA and many other nations question sanctity of elections
5 months, 2 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 …

What’s happening in Venezuela? Election turmoil, protests and fraud claims
5 months, 2 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 …

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