Venezuela socialist party takes control of once-defiant congress
3 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela socialist party takes control of once-defiant congress

Al Jazeera  

The shift in legislative power away from the opposition marks a consolidation of power for President Nicolas Maduro. Nicolas Maduro extended his grip on power on Tuesday as the governing socialist party prepared to assume the leadership of Venezuela’s congress, the last institution in the country it did not already control. Maduro’s allies swept legislative elections last month boycotted by the opposition and denounced as a sham by the United States, the European Union and several other foreign governments. Meanwhile, the new congress will be headed by Maduro’s former chief of staff, Jorge Rodriguez, who in the past led internationally- Maduro, in announcing the leadership structure on Monday, called on the new congress to seek out dialogue with the opposition as well as focus on urgent economic measures. “Venezuela has its eyes placed on the new National Assembly,” said Maduro, who was expected to attend Tuesday’s inaugural session after years of steadfastly avoiding sessions overseen by the opposition.

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Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration
1 week, 2 days ago

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration

NPR  

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration The winner of Venezuela's presidential election this summer was forced into exile. JOHN OTIS, BYLINE: Voter tally sheets from the July election show that Gonzalez trounced Maduro by a 2-to-1 margin. OTIS: Even so, Maduro's blowout loss and clumsy electoral theft were deeply embarrassing for the ruling Socialist Party, which …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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. …

​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 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 …

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 …

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela
4 months, 1 week ago

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela

LA Times  

Previous efforts to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have failed. The Biden administration is treading a thin line as it attempts to usher Venezuela’s dictator out of office without falling into the costly traps that vexed previous U.S. governments and angered Latin American allies. “We would hope to see all parties take the steps that we have done,” State Department …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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 …

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

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

China Daily  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

China Daily  

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

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

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

NPR  

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

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

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

NPR  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

CNN  

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

Venezuela protests grow as opposition disputes vote results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela protests grow as opposition disputes vote results

Al Jazeera  

Protesters have taken to the streets again in Venezuela as opposition leaders are disputing the results of a weekend election that saw President Nicolas Maduro secure another term in power. Machado told reporters a day earlier that a review of available voting records from Sunday’s election showed that presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez had achieved a “categorical and mathematically irreversible” victory …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

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

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election

China Daily  

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

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

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election

China Daily  

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

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: What’s next now that Maduro was declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela: What’s next now that Maduro was declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released

Hindustan Times  

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. Venezuela: What’s next now that Maduro was declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released Maduro considers the results of the election a settled matter. But the campaign of opposition candidate …

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 …

Venezuela presidential election: Nicolas Maduro declared winner, oppn rejects results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela presidential election: Nicolas Maduro declared winner, oppn rejects results

Hindustan Times  

Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday but the opposition and key regional neighbours immediately rejected the official results. Maduro won re-election with 51.2 percent of votes, while opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia received 44.2 percent, the electoral council announced. "We want to say to all of Venezuela and the world that Venezuela has a …

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 …

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