Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power
5 months ago

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Hindustan Times  

AGUA CALIENTE, Venezuela — At a crossroads not far from a gas station overgrown with weeds, young men and women in faded green fatigues stop vehicles returning from a rally for opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ask passengers for their identifications, and inspect their cars, trucks and motorcycles. Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power Such checkpoints have proliferated across the country’s vast tropical plains, forested highlands and beachfronts in the run-up to Sunday’s presidential election, aiming to intimidate and occasionally detain government critics. But days away from a hotly disputed vote that threatens Maduro’s hold on power, the self-proclaimed socialist is working harder than ever to shore up the loyalty of the armed forces — the traditional arbiter of political disputes in Venezuela — and keep top commanders in line. “Many probably have relatives who have fled Venezuela and they are susceptible to the opposition's message.” Gen. Manuel Cristopher Figuera, a former spy chief, said any movement to defy Maduro would come from the bottom up in the form of a refusal to repress protesters. “If there's an avalanche of people in the streets supporting the opposition, there's going to be a lot of pressure on Padrino," said Camacho, who worked alongside the defense minister before being charged with plotting against Maduro’s government and fleeing Venezuela.

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Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever'

NPR  

Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever' toggle caption Juan Barreto/AFP María Corina Machado leads the political opposition in Venezuela, and for months, she has done so while in hiding. Maduro's government also threatened Machado, but she says she is determined to stay in Venezuela. Sponsor Message Kelly: Let me turn you to a development this month: U.S. …

Venezuela launches treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado, accuses her of supporting US sanctions
1 month 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 sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing the election
3 months, 1 week 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 …

U.S. sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing election
3 months, 1 week 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 …

​One-man rule: On Venezuela’s disputed presidential election
3 months, 1 week ago

​One-man rule: On Venezuela’s disputed presidential election

The Hindu  

Venezuela’s disputed July 28 presidential election and the subsequent crackdown on the Opposition by the regime of President Nicolás Maduro have deepened the political divisions in the oil-rich country. According to the National Electoral Council, Mr. Maduro, President since 2013 upon the death of Hugo Chavez, won 51%, while his main opponent Edmundo González secured 43%. Mr. Maduro had already …

Venezuela’s Opposition cornered as Gonzales flees and Maduro digs in
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Thursday vowed to keep the pressure on President Nicolás Maduro to leave office in January. It would mean that elections are worthless.” Her comments came three days after the country’s justice system, which is loyal to the ruling party, issued an arrest warrant for former diplomat Edmundo González, who represented …

Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime
3 months, 3 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
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 taps hardline loyalist to oversee police forces, prompting fears of deepening crackdown
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro taps hardline loyalist to oversee police forces, prompting fears of deepening crackdown

The Hindu  

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday appointed a ruling socialist party boss to oversee the country’s police forces, empowering a hardline loyalist who has vowed to pursue government opponents as part of an ongoing crackdown that has alarmed human rights groups. Mr. Maduro named Diosdado Cabello Interior Minister as part of a Cabinet shuffle following last month's contested presidential election. …

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 …

Maduro taps a hard-line loyalist to oversee Venezuela’s police, raising fears of a further crackdown
3 months, 3 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 …

Latin American effort to mediate Venezuela standoff loses steam as Maduro consolidates rule
4 months ago

Latin American effort to mediate Venezuela standoff loses steam as Maduro consolidates rule

Associated Press  

MIAMI — It was a rare diplomatic gamble when the three leaders of Latin America’s largest democracies inserted themselves into the high-stakes standoff between Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his opponents over who won the country’s presidential election. Dubbed the three amigos — all dyed-in-the-wool leftists who have been friendly with Maduro — the presidents of Brazil, Colombia and Mexico broke …

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 …

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 …

Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree blocking X access for 10 days
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Maduro signs decree blocking X access for 10 days

The Hindu  

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said he has signed a resolution to block access to social media platform X in the country for 10 days. Mr. Maduro has frequently railed against X owner Elon Musk since the country’s July 28 presidential election. Mr. Maduro and the electoral authority have said that the president won a third term in the …

Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts

New Indian Express  

CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro suspended access to the social media site X on Thursday, as he faced renewed pressure from a trio of friendly Latin American nations to release data proving his claimed reelection was valid. Election authorities declared Maduro the winner of the July 28 vote but have yet to release detailed results, leading left-wing allies Brazil, Colombia …

'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 …

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader’s headquarters as postelection tensions mount
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader’s headquarters as postelection tensions mount

LA Times  

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia hold a news conference in Caracas after authorities declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the disputed election. Half a dozen masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of the Venezuelan opposition Friday in the latest escalation of violence against opponents of Nicolás Maduro following the country’s disputed presidential election. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Venezuela's Maduro asks top court to audit the presidential election, but observers cry foul
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela's Maduro asks top court to audit the presidential election, but observers cry foul

Associated Press  

Lee nuestra cobertura de las elecciones venezolanas en español. Maduro told reporters that the ruling party is “I throw myself before justice,” he said outside the Supreme Tribunal of Justice headquarters in the capital, Caracas, adding that he is “willing to be summoned, questioned, investigated.” AP AUDIO: Venezuela’s Maduro asks Supreme Court to audit the presidential election, but observers cry …

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 …

Anti-Maduro protests spread as Venezuelan opposition says he stole vote
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-Maduro protests spread as Venezuelan opposition says he stole vote

The Hindu  

Opponents and supporters of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro planned to rally on Tuesday as protests and clashes spread after a weekend election was awarded to the long-ruling socialist despite opposition claims of a landslide victory. Protests began after the election board declared on Monday that Mr. Maduro had won a third term with 51% of votes to extend his "Chavista" …

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 …

Elon Musk calls Maduro a ‘dictator’ in tech billionaire’s latest blow-up against foreign leader
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk calls Maduro a ‘dictator’ in tech billionaire’s latest blow-up against foreign leader

Associated Press  

Add Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the growing list of foreign leaders with whom tech billionaire Elon Musk has picked a fight. Following the results of Venezuela’s presidential election, in which Maduro and his opponents each claimed victory, the owner of X took to the social media platform to accuse the self-proclaimed socialist leader of “major election fraud.” “Shame on …

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 …

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

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

LA Times  

Venezuelans protest the official election results that declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner in Caracas’ Catia neighborhood on July 29, 2024. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, standing atop a truck in the capital, Caracas, called on the National Electoral Council, which is loyal to the ruling party, to release tally sheets produced by every voting precinct, asking, “Why don’t they …

Venezuela at a standstill as Maduro is declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela at a standstill as Maduro is declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela faced a political standstill Monday after both incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the country’s main opposition coalition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election. González and opposition leader María Corina Machado told supporters gathered outside his campaign headquarters in Caracas that they have obtained more than 70% of the tally sheets from Sunday’s disputed election, and they …

Venezuelan Opposition Says It Can Prove Candidate Defeated Maduro In Disputed Election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelan Opposition Says It Can Prove Candidate Defeated Maduro In Disputed Election

Huff Post  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro displays the document after being proclaimed winner of Sunday's presidential election, at the headquarters of the National Electoral Council in Caracas on July 29, 2024, a day after the general vote. FEDERICO PARRA via Getty Images CARACAS, Venezuela — As thousands of people demonstrated across Venezuela, opposition candidate Edmundo González announced Monday that his campaign has …

Who is Nicolas Maduro, the iron-fisted 'superhero' and third-time president of Venezuela?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Nicolas Maduro, the iron-fisted 'superhero' and third-time president of Venezuela?

Firstpost  

Nicolas Maduro first became president of Venezuela after the death of his mentor Hugo Chavez in 2013. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, right, gestures during a meeting with international observers in Caracas, Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters gathered outside the Miraflores presidential palace after electoral authorities declared him the winner of the presidential election in Caracas. Supporters of Venezuelan President …

Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote

Hindustan Times  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government were locked in a high-stakes standoff after each side claimed victory in a presidential vote that millions in the long-suffering nation saw as their best shot to end 25 years of single-party rule. Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote Several foreign …

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election

Associated Press  

Lee nuestra cobertura de las elecciones venezolanas en español. “An attempt is being made to impose a coup d’état in Venezuela again of a fascist and counterrevolutionary nature.” Police hurl a gas canister at protesters demonstrating against the official election results declaring President Nicolas Maduro's reelection, the day after the vote in Caracas Venezuela, Monday, July 29, 2024. Venezuelan President …

In Venezuela, both Maduro and rival claim victory in disputed presidential election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

In Venezuela, both Maduro and rival claim victory in disputed presidential election

Firstpost  

About 80% of ballot boxes have been counted, said national electoral council president Elvis Amoroso in a televised statement, adding results had been delayed because of an ‘aggression’ against the electoral data transmission system Supporters of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro celebrate after he won third term in the presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela. The country’s electoral authority said just after …

Maduro Declared Winner In Venezuela's Presidential Election As Opposition Claims It Prevailed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro Declared Winner In Venezuela's Presidential Election As Opposition Claims It Prevailed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s opposition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election, setting up a showdown with the government, which earlier declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said the margin of González’s victory was “overwhelming” based on voting tallies it had received from campaign representatives from about 40% of ballot boxes nationwide. “I’m …

Maduro wins Venezuela's presidential election, rivals allege irregularities
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro wins Venezuela's presidential election, rivals allege irregularities

Firstpost  

The authority said opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez won 44% of the vote, though the opposition had earlier said it had “reasons to celebrate” and asked supporters to continue monitoring vote counts A man waves a Venezuelan flag near a polling station during the country's presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela. Reuters Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term with …

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President

The Hindu  

Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela’s presidential election on July 28, even as his opponents were preparing to dispute the results, setting up a high-stakes showdown that will determine whether the South American nation transitions away from one party rule. Foreign leaders don’t recognise results Foreign leaders held off recognising the results as the electoral council promised to …

Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election

Al Jazeera  

US and allies express strong concern over fairness; Russia, China and friends offer congratulations. “We call for the swift and transparent publication of full, detailed results to ensure that the outcome reflects the votes of the Venezuelan people,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. Chile “Maduro’s regime must understand that the published results are hard to believe,” President Gabriel …

Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election

NPR  

Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election toggle caption Fernando Vergara/AP BOGOTA, Colombia — Electoral authorities claimed that Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s deeply unpopular president, had won a third term in Sunday’s election, sparking accusations that his authoritarian regime had committed massive fraud to steal victory from opposition candidate Edmundo González. However, opposition leader María Corina Machado insisted …

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