Venezuelan security forces seek to quell protests against Maduro’s attempt to cling to power
12 hours, 9 minutes ago

Venezuelan security forces seek to quell protests against Maduro’s attempt to cling to power

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Riot police were out in force in Venezuela ‘s capital Thursday looking to quell protesters seeking to block President Nicolás Maduro’s attempt to cling to power despite credible evidence that he lost last summer’s election by a landslide The National Assembly, which like all institutions in Venezuela is controlled by the ruling socialist party, is scheduled to swear in Maduro on Friday to another six-year term. All repudiated Maduro and said they would recognize Edmundo González — Machado’s last minute stand-in on the ballot — as Venezuela’s legitimate president. “It’s an impressive show of force but it’s also a sign of weakness,” said Corrales, who co-authored this month an article, “How Maduro Stole Venezuela’s Vote,” in the Journal of Democracy. “Maduro is safe in office,” said Corrales, “but he and his allies recognize they are moving forward with a big lie and have no other way to justify what they are doing except by relying on the military.” Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, also stacked with government loyalists, declared Maduro the winner of the election.

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Venezuelan Opposition leader arrested after anti-government protest
2 hours, 5 minutes ago

Venezuelan Opposition leader arrested after anti-government protest

The Hindu  

Venezuela Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested Thursday when her motorcycle convoy was fired upon by security forces as it departed an anti-government protest in Caracas, according to aides. Ms. Machado’s press team said in a social media post that security forces “violently intercepted” the convoy as it was leaving eastern Caracas. The deployment of security forces as well …

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
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1 day, 1 hour 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 …

Venezuelan security forces seek to quell protests against Maduro’s attempt to cling to power
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1 day, 3 hours ago

Venezuelan security forces seek to quell protests against Maduro’s attempt to cling to power

LA Times  

Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro protest the day before his inauguration for a third term in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday. Riot police were out in force in Venezuela’s capital Thursday looking to quell protesters seeking to block President Nicolás Maduro’s attempt to cling to power despite credible evidence that he lost last summer’s election by a landslide. All repudiated Maduro …

Venezuelan opposition leader rallies support in Panama ahead of Maduro inauguration
1 day, 6 hours ago

Venezuelan opposition leader rallies support in Panama ahead of Maduro inauguration

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Days before Venezuela’s presidential inauguration, self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González was in Panama Wednesday rallying regional support for the opposition’s claims that he won the July election against President Nicolás Maduro. Accompanied by a dozen former Latin American leaders, González met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino at the presidential palace, where they were photographed holding …

Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor faces his toughest challenge yet
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1 day, 8 hours 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 …

How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it’s his turn to rule
1 day, 12 hours ago

How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it’s his turn to rule

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of Venezuelans. A wanted poster of Venezuela’s opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez covers a column at the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, near Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The coalition of main opposition …

Tensions mount in Venezuela ahead of Maduro’s presidential swearing-in
1 day, 21 hours ago

Tensions mount in Venezuela ahead of Maduro’s presidential swearing-in

The Hindu  

Venezuela’s embattled Opposition on Monday vowed to overcome “fear” and thwart President Nicolas Maduro’s plans to be sworn in for another term, with defiant leaders renewing calls for mass protests and visiting the White House to rally international support. White House visit Ex-diplomat Gonzalez Urrutia, 75, visited the White House early on Monday, meeting outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden in …

Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas
2 days, 9 hours ago

Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election, said his son-in-law was kidnapped Tuesday in Venezuela’s capital. González, a retired diplomat, represented Venezuela’s Unitary Platform opposition coalition in the presidential election, which he and Maduro both claim to have won. However, the opposition collected tally sheets …

Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas
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3 days, 3 hours ago

Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas

LA Times  

Edmundo Gonzalez, who represented Venezuela’s main opposition coalition in the July presidential election, addresses a gathering of supporters outside of the Organization of American States on Monday in Washington. Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election, said Tuesday that his son-in-law was kidnapped in Venezuela’s capital. González said his …

What to know about Venezuela’s upcoming presidential inauguration
3 days, 21 hours ago

What to know about Venezuela’s upcoming presidential inauguration

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, when the ruling party-controlled congress hosts a swearing-in ceremony for President Nicolás Maduro, despite serious doubts about the validity of last year’s official election results. Yet, the opposition collected tally sheets from 80% of the nation’s electronic voting machines, posted them online and said the detailed …

Venezuela announces the release of 146 election protesters from prison
4 days, 3 hours 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 …

Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
4 days, 3 hours ago

Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela’s exiled opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has urged the Venezuelan military to recognize him as their commander-in-chief and “put an end to the leadership” of President Nicolás Maduro, whose government is resisting calls to give up power. On Monday, Maduro’s minister of internal affairs claimed Venezuela had arrested over 100 people from several countries including the US …

Venezuelan opposition leader urges supporters to demonstrate to force Maduro to leave office
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4 days, 8 hours ago

Venezuelan opposition leader urges supporters to demonstrate to force Maduro to leave office

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Sunday urged supporters to demonstrate across the country, saying in a video message that President Nicolás Maduro will not step down on his own and they “must make him leave.” Machado instructed supporters to demonstrate Thursday, the day before Venezuela’s next presidential term is set to begin. Opposition leader Maria …

Venezuela opposition leader recognized by US as election victor embarks on international tour
5 days, 9 hours ago

Venezuela opposition leader recognized by US as election victor embarks on international tour

The Independent  

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Venezuela opposition leader recognized by US as election victor embarks on international tour
5 days, 12 hours ago

Venezuela opposition leader recognized by US as election victor embarks on international tour

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who the United States recognized as the winner of last year’s presidential election, kicked off an international tour on Saturday that will take him to Washington just days before President Nicolás Maduro is set to be sworn in for a third term in defiance of international pressure. On Thursday, Maduro’s government …

Venezuela opposition leader recognized by U.S. as election victor embarks on Latin America tour
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6 days, 3 hours ago

Venezuela opposition leader recognized by U.S. as election victor embarks on Latin America tour

LA Times  

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, who the United States recognized as the winner of last year’s presidential election, kicked off a tour of Latin America on Saturday, just days before President Nicolás Maduro is set to be sworn in for a third term in defiance of international pressure. González, a retired diplomat, fled into exile in Spain in September …

Venezuela offers $100,000 reward for exiled opposition candidate
6 days, 15 hours 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 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 …

Maduro government offers reward for location of exiled opposition candidate
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Blinken speaks with Venezuelan opposition's 'president-elect'
1 week, 3 days ago

Blinken speaks with Venezuelan opposition's 'president-elect'

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Monday with the Venezuelan opposition figure whom Washington claims defeated strongman Nicolas Maduro in the widely disputed July presidential election. Blinken speaks with Venezuelan opposition's 'president-elect' Blinken conferred with the exiled candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia and with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in a show of support, the State Department said. "Blinken …

Venezuela opposition adviser holed up in Argentine residence calls it 'prison'
1 week, 5 days ago

Venezuela opposition adviser holed up in Argentine residence calls it 'prison'

Hindustan Times  

CARACAS, - The Argentine diplomatic residence in Caracas, where five members of the Venezuelan opposition are staying to avoid arrest, has become a "prison," one opposition member staying there said on Saturday. Venezuela opposition adviser holed up in Argentine residence calls it 'prison' The residence has been without power for more than a month, Magalli Meda, adviser to opposition leader …

Venezuela says it has released another 177 imprisoned election protesters
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Venezuela says it has released another 177 imprisoned election protesters

Al Jazeera  

About 2,000 demonstrators were jailed following disputed July vote, in which Maduro declared himself victor. Venezuela has said another 177 imprisoned election protesters have been released out of the more than 2,000 people who were arrested during clashes after the controversial July 28 vote. The groups say at least three protesters have died in custody since demonstrations swept the country …

Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever'
1 month, 1 week 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. …

US sanctions more Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aides after alleging election theft
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

Sheltered Venezuelan government opponents decry police and intelligence agents outside embassy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sheltered Venezuelan government opponents decry police and intelligence agents outside embassy

Associated Press  

CARACAS — Six Venezuelan government opponents who have sheltered for months at the Argentine embassy in Caracas decried Sunday that local police and intelligence agents were stationed outside of it for hours. On Sunday, the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela posted on X that the U.S. “strongly condemns the acts of harassment against asylum seekers.” “The deployment of armed forces and …

Venezuela launches treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado, accuses her of supporting US sanctions
1 month, 2 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 …

Venezuelan security forces surround the Argentine embassy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Venezuelan security forces surround the Argentine embassy

CNN  

CNN — Armed and hooded members of the Venezuelan security forces have surrounded Argentina’s embassy in Caracas, according to leaders of the country’s opposition. Pedro Urruchurtu, who has been in the embassy since March and is the international coordinator for opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, wrote on X Saturday that armed hooded members of the National Police had closed off …

Venezuela opens investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela opens investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason

CNN  

CNN — Venezuelan authorities are investigating opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason after she expressed support for a US bipartisan bill that seeks to block Washington from doing business with any entity that has commercial ties with the government of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. Machado - one of the country’s key opposition leaders - was banned from running …

US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect

Al Jazeera  

US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government’s claims of victory in contested July election. The United States has recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s rightful president-elect, following a July election in which President Nicolas Maduro was accused by his domestic opponents of falsely claiming victory. “The Venezuelan people spoke resoundingly on July 28 and made …

U.S. recognizes Venezuela’s opposition candidate as president-elect
1 month, 3 weeks 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 frees dozens of prisoners arrested after Maduro’s election victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela frees dozens of prisoners arrested after Maduro’s election victory

CNN  

CNN — Dozens of people detained during protests over Venezuela’s disputed presidential election have been released, according to the local rights group Foro Penal. Fifty people were released from the Tocorón prison in the state of Aragua and 20 more from three other prisons, Foro Penal’s leader Alfredo Romero said early Saturday. According to Foro Penal, more than 1,800 people …

UN chief speaks to Maduro about 'rights violations' in Venezuela
3 months, 2 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 …

Venezuela's opposition ex-candidate says forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela's opposition ex-candidate says forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat

The Hindu  

Venezuela's former opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, on Wednesday said he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognising his defeat in July's presidential election, which electoral authorities claim was won by President Nicolas 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 Mr. Gonzalez's recent …

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

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

Spanish prime minister meets with exiled Venezuelan opposition leader González
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Spanish prime minister meets with exiled Venezuelan opposition leader González

The Independent  

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​One-man rule: On Venezuela’s disputed presidential election
3 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 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 …

Venezuelan opposition still hopes to unseat Maduro despite their candidate’s exile
4 months 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, …

Opposition candidate burst into Venezuelan politics just months before being chased into exile
4 months ago

Opposition candidate burst into Venezuelan politics just months before being chased into exile

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — For millions of Venezuelans and dozens of foreign governments, Edmundo González was the undisputed winner of the country’s July 28 presidential election. The former presidential candidate arrived at a military airport outside Madrid after being granted safe passage by Maduro’s government so he could take up asylum in Spain. Election was quickly disputed Although the National Electoral …

Opposition leader Gonzalez left country for asylum in Spain, says Venezuelan official
4 months ago

Opposition leader Gonzalez left country for asylum in Spain, says Venezuelan official

The Hindu  

“Former Venezuelan Opposition Presidential candidate Edmundo González has left the South American country after seeking asylum in Spain,” according to a senior Venezuelan official. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said in a message posted on Instagram that Mr. González, who has not been seen since the election, had sought refuge in past days at Spain's embassy in Caracas. She said …

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

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