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Election campaign closes in Venezuela even as Maduro warns of a 'bloodbath' if he loses
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Election campaign closes in Venezuela even as Maduro warns of a 'bloodbath' if he loses

The Hindu  

Uncertainty hangs over presidential elections in Venezuela on July 28, with incumbent Nicolas Maduro vowing a "bloodbath" if he loses, which polls say is likely. Mr. Maduro said July 25 that he, and he alone, can "guarantee peace and stability" for Venezuela, having warned recently of a "bloodbath" if he loses to an opposition he has sought to paint as …

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Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election
5 months, 2 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 …

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Is tourism bouncing back to ‘no go’ Venezuela?
6 months, 1 week ago

Is tourism bouncing back to ‘no go’ Venezuela?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Armed robbery, mugging, carjacking and burglary are all very common and often accompanied by extreme violence” …

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Spain appoints new ambassador to Venezuela as relations thaw
2 years ago

Spain appoints new ambassador to Venezuela as relations thaw

Al Jazeera  

Madrid sends new envoy to Caracas after a two year-hiatus over controversial 2018 presidential election. Following the 2018 presidential election, Spain recognised opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president and distanced itself from the government of Nicolas Maduro, culminating in the recall of its top envoy to Caracas in November 2020. “There are new circumstances that make it advisable to …

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On the bus or off, Venezuela journalists try to deliver news
3 years, 5 months ago

On the bus or off, Venezuela journalists try to deliver news

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — After boarding a bus in Venezuela’s capital, Juan Pablo Lares sits in front facing the passengers, turns on a microphone and speaker, and delivers the news while a colleague holds a black cardboard frame around his face to mimic a television screen. Natalie Southwick, Latin America and Caribbean program coordinator at the Committee to Protect Journalists, said …

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From Spain, top dissident vows to fight for free Venezuela
4 years, 2 months ago

From Spain, top dissident vows to fight for free Venezuela

Associated Press  

MADRID — Leopoldo López, the Venezuelan politician who for years has led some of the biggest challenges to the government of Nicolás Maduro, pledged Tuesday from his self-imposed exile in Spain to continue fighting to “free” his homeland. “It is our responsibility — and also the one of nations that believe in democracy — to do everything in their power …

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A year into Nicaragua crisis, uncertainty and scepticism prevail
5 years, 8 months ago

A year into Nicaragua crisis, uncertainty and scepticism prevail

Al Jazeera  

Managua, Nicaragua – Bullet holes still pock the white walls and roof of the church where the Reverend Edwin Roman Calderon sheltered bleeding anti-government protesters last year after police and paramilitary fighters attacked demonstrators in streets of Masaya in western Nicaragua. But while the former Sandinista rebel issued a statement in March urging “the international community to suspend sanctions” as …

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Juan Guiado recognized as interim Venezuelan president by European nations
5 years, 11 months ago

Juan Guiado recognized as interim Venezuelan president by European nations

CNN  

CNN — A group of major European nations recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s interim president on Monday, urging him to hold free and fair elections. He called on Guaido to hold “free, democratic presidential elections, with guarantees and without exclusions.” British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt said on Twitter that the UK would recognize Guaido as interim …

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