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

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

New Indian Express  

AGUA CALIENTE: 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. 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. He also promoted dozens of officers and bestowed a new title on his longtime defense minister, Vladimir Padrino López: ”General of the Sovereign People.” “The destiny of Venezuela depends on our victory,” Maduro said at a rally this month. “If we want to avoid a bloodbath, or a fratricidal civil war triggered by the fascists, then we must guarantee the biggest electoral victory ever.” The top brass has stood fast with Maduro, delving deep into political mudslinging instead of sticking to its traditional role safeguarding the vote. The armed forces have been an integral part of Maduro's grip on power ever since his mentor and predecessor, former tank commander Hugo Chávez, led an uprising against an unpopular austerity government in 1992.

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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 …

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

​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, 1 week 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 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 …

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 …

President Maduro suspends X social network in Venezuela for 10 days after exchange with Elon Musk
4 months, 2 weeks ago

President Maduro suspends X social network in Venezuela for 10 days after exchange with Elon Musk

The Hindu  

President Nicolás Maduro said he has ordered a 10-day block on access to X in Venezuela, accusing the owner Elon Musk of using the social network to promote hatred after the country’s disputed presidential election. “Elon Musk is the owner of X and has violated all the rules of the social network itself,” said Mr. Maduro in a speech following …

President Maduro suspends X social network in Venezuela for 10 days after exchange with Elon Musk
4 months, 2 weeks ago

President Maduro suspends X social network in Venezuela for 10 days after exchange with Elon Musk

The Hindu  

President Nicolas Maduro said he has ordered a 10-day block on access to X in Venezuela, accusing the owner Elon Musk of using the social network to promote hatred after the country's disputed presidential election. “Elon Musk is the owner of X and has violated all the rules of the social network itself,” said Maduro in a speech following a …

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 …

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount

New Indian Express  

CARACAS: A half dozen masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the latest escalation of violence against opponents of Nicolás Maduro following the country’s disputed presidential election. The arrest comes as top officials, including Maduro himself, have threatened to arrest the opposition leader, who has gone into hiding as she seeks to rally Venezuelans …

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 …

Who is mightier? Elon Musk to take on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in bizarre fight
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is mightier? Elon Musk to take on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in bizarre fight

India TV News  

Just when it was thought that the year 2024 could not get any crazier, now the world is gearing up for a fight between Tesla and X owner Elon Musk and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who won a recent controversial election. Musk, who accused Maduro of "major election fraud", accepted Maduro's challenge of a fight amid a political crisis in …

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 …

Hugo Chávez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hugo Chávez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest

Associated Press  

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Anti-government activists across Venezuela are toppling giant statues of Hugo Chávez to express their anger over the alleged stealing of an election by the late president’s handpicked successor, Nicolás Maduro. A video provided to The Associated Press from one protester shows the moment when the 3.5 meter statue of the leader known as El Comandante was …

Hugo Chavez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hugo Chavez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anti-government activists across Venezuela are …

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" …

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 …

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 …

Elon Musk accuses Venezuelan President Maduro of election fraud
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk accuses Venezuelan President Maduro of election fraud

New Indian Express  

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 Dictator …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Maduro's last dance? Venezuela's ultimate political survivor faces toughest challenge yet
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro's last dance? Venezuela's ultimate political survivor faces toughest challenge yet

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Campaign jingles are never an …

Venezuelan election could lead to seismic shift in politics or give President Maduro six more years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelan election could lead to seismic shift in politics or give President Maduro six more years

New Indian Express  

Venezuela sits atop the world's largest proven oil reserves, and once boasted Latin America's most advanced economy. Sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration seeking to force Maduro from power after his 2018 reelection — which the U.S. and dozens of other countries condemned as illegitimate — only deepened the crisis. “No one is going to create chaos in Venezuela,” …

Nicolas Maduro | Chavism’s designated successor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nicolas Maduro | Chavism’s designated successor

The Hindu  

On Sunday, a battered Venezuela, still reeling from an economic crisis that has resulted in the largest forced displacement crisis in Latin America, will vote to choose a President for a new six-year term, beginning January 10, 2025. The incumbent, who has presided over this economic decline, Nicolas Maduro, is running for his third consecutive term, after first coming to …

AP PHOTOS: Venezuelans rally ahead of election many see as biggest threat yet for President Maduro
4 months, 3 weeks ago

AP PHOTOS: Venezuelans rally ahead of election many see as biggest threat yet for President Maduro

Associated Press  

Flags, motorcycles, electronic merengue and all sorts of T-shirts — including one styled as a photo collage of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour — have all been part of the monthslong campaigns leading into Sunday’s heated presidential election in Venezuela. Supporters of opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez attend his campaign rally in Barinas, Venezuela, Saturday, July 6, 2024. Presidential candidate Edmundo …

Venezuela opposition leader provides hope for many, even though she isn’t on the presidential ballot
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela opposition leader provides hope for many, even though she isn’t on the presidential ballot

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Maria Corina Machado has hiked overpasses, walked highways, ridden motorcycles, sought shelter in supporters’ homes and seen her closest collaborators detained and persecuted. The ruling party has blocked Machado from running in Sunday’s hotly contested presidential election, but fueled by that ban, she has become the driving force for the main opposition coalition and a symbol of …

Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election

Al Jazeera  

As Venezuela prepares to elect a new president on Sunday, incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and the main contender, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, have wrapped up their campaigns. Venezuela’s government and opposition have closed the official presidential election campaign period with demonstrations of support that drew thousands of people on to the streets of the capital Caracas. Tense elections Venezuela’s military has …

Venezuela’s Maduro trails badly in polls. Would he accept defeat in Sunday’s election?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Maduro trails badly in polls. Would he accept defeat in Sunday’s election?

LA Times  

Venezuela’s authoritarian president is about to face his biggest test yet, as uncertainty swirls around Sunday’s election and what Nicolás Maduro — a longtime U.S. adversary — might do to hold on to power. Supporters say Maduro has continued Chávez’s legacy of helping the poor while standing up to U.S. “imperialism.” Critics call Maduro a dictatorial and corrupt strongman who …

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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. Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attend a campaign rally in …

Brazil’s Lula urges Venezuela’s Maduro to respect vote results, is ‘frightened’ by talk of bloodbath
5 months ago

Brazil’s Lula urges Venezuela’s Maduro to respect vote results, is ‘frightened’ by talk of bloodbath

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Monday his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro should respect the results of the elections scheduled for Sunday, and said he was “frightened” by Maduro’s reference to a possible post-election bloodbath. “If Maduro wants to contribute for growth to return to Venezuela, for people who left Venezuela to come back and …

Venezuela arrests security chief for opposition leader days ahead of presidential vote
5 months ago

Venezuela arrests security chief for opposition leader days ahead of presidential vote

Hindustan Times  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Officials in Venezuela arrested the head of security for the country's top opposition leader on Wednesday, a little more than a week before President Nicolás Maduro faces a tough reelection. Venezuela arrests security chief for opposition leader days ahead of presidential vote Former lawmaker and opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado said that Milciades Ávila was arrested on …

Venezuela arrests security chief for opposition leader days ahead of presidential vote
5 months ago

Venezuela arrests security chief for opposition leader days ahead of presidential vote

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Officials in Venezuela arrested the head of security for the country’s top opposition leader on Wednesday, a little more than a week before President Nicolás Maduro faces a tough reelection. Former lawmaker and opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado said that Milciades Ávila was arrested on what she said were trumped up charges of violence against women. The …

Venezuela’s opposition coalition welcomes President Maduro’s plan to jumpstart dialogue with the US
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela’s opposition coalition welcomes President Maduro’s plan to jumpstart dialogue with the US

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition on Tuesday welcomed President Nicolas Maduro’s announcement the day before about his intentions to jumpstart negotiations with the United States this week. Maduro has held parallel talks with the Biden administration and the opposition coalition for about two years, seeking to rid Venezuela of economic sanctions that cut off the oil-dependent country from …

Nicolas Maduro announces resumption of dialogue with US gov't
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nicolas Maduro announces resumption of dialogue with US gov't

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-02 10:07 Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro CARACAS - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced Monday night that his government will resume direct dialogue with the US authorities, aiming to enhance the bilateral relationship and promote joint political agreements. In a televised address, the president conveyed his acceptance of the US government's proposal to resume direct dialogues, which he …

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