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Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election

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 …

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3 months, 1 week 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, …

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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 …

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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, …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela’s top prosecutor announces criminal probe against opposition leaders

LA Times

Residents try to block a street to protest official presidential election results as National Guard members work to remove them in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela’s top prosecutor on Monday announced a criminal investigation against the opposition’s presidential candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, and its leader, Maria Corina Machado, over their call on the armed forces to abandon their support for President Nicolás …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election

Associated Press

Lee esta noticia en español: Crece preocupación internacional por creciente número de arrestos en Venezuela tras elecciones CARACAS, Venezuela — Voices across the globe expressed concern Sunday over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend’s disputed elections. Pope Francis said Venezuela is “living a critical situation” in his traditional Sunday remarks at the Vatican, adding, “I appeal …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela opposition declares 'we have never been so strong'

New Indian Express

CARACAS: Venezuela's opposition leader emerged from hiding on Saturday, declaring "We have never been so strong," as President Nicolas Maduro slammed what he called attempts to "usurp the presidency" following last week's disputed election. Thousands gathered peacefully across Venezuela, including in the capital Caracas where Maria Corina Machado thrilled supporters with a surprise appearance in a truck bearing a banner …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned

Associated Press

CARACAS, Venezuela — Thousands of people rallied in the streets of Venezuela’s capital Saturday, waving the national flag and singing the national anthem in support of an opposition candidate they believe won the presidential election by a landslide. The Organization of American States on Saturday called for “reconciliation and justice” in Venezuela, saying “let all Venezuelans who express themselves in …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned

LA Times

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is driven away on a motorbike at the end of a rally in Caracas on Saturday. The Organization of American States on Saturday called for “reconciliation and justice” in Venezuela, saying, “Let all Venezuelans who express themselves in the streets find only an echo of peace, a peace that reflects the spirit of democracy.” …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela opposition leader joins protests against election results

Al Jazeera

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has emerged from hiding to join her supporters protesting in the streets of Caracas against contested national election results, as demonstrators marched across the country. Thousands of people rallied in Venezuela’s capital on Saturday, waving the national flag and singing the national anthem in support of the opposition leader, who they believe won the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

After US and Peru, more countries reject Nicolas Maduro's ‘win’ in Venezuela election

Hindustan Times

Venezuelan authorities on Friday ratified Nicolas Maduro's election victory as the number of nations recognizing his opposition rival as the true winner mounted. Venezuela's election authority meanwhile ratified Maduro's win with 52 percent of the vote and said Gonzalez Urrutia had garnered 43 percent of ballots. Maduro, 61, has reacted fiercely to criticism of his victory and has vowed to …

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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 …

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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 …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote

Hindustan Times

Venezuelans gathered Tuesday in a peaceful show of opposition support as their leader urged the military not to "repress the people" a day after four died in protests against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed presidential victory. Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote Security forces had fired tear gas and rubber bullets Monday at protesters who claimed the election was …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times

CARACAS, Venezuela — Criticism of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro mounted Tuesday, a day after electoral authorities declared him the winner in a presidential election that the opposition claims to have won by a landslide. Criticism mounts against Venezuela's Maduro and the electoral council that declared him a victor Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, standing a top a truck in the …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela election: protests erupt as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

CNN

Caracas, Venezuela CNN — Protests broke out in several Venezuelan cities on Monday after authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro was formally declared a winner by the county’s electoral authority in a presidential race marred by accusations of electoral fraud. Earlier that day, Maduro was formally declared winner at a ceremony by the National Electoral Council, which is stacked with Maduro allies, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

NPR

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

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesters take to the streets in Venezuela over contested presidential election

NPR

Protesters take to the streets in Venezuela over contested presidential election toggle caption Matias Delacroix/AP CARACAS, Venezuela, and BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Amid accusations that Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro had brazenly stolen Sunday’s presidential election, thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets to protest while the opposition gathered evidence to show that its candidate, Edmundo González, had won in a landslide. …

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Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election

Venezuelan opposition still hopes to unseat Maduro despite their candidate’s exile

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

Maduro opponents take to streets to revive protests disputing Venezuelan election results

Venezuela’s top prosecutor announces criminal probe against opposition leaders

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election

Venezuela opposition declares 'we have never been so strong'

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned

Venezuela opposition leader joins protests against election results

After US and Peru, more countries reject Nicolas Maduro's ‘win’ in Venezuela election

Venezuela’s Opposition calls mass protests over disputed election

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

Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote

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

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election

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

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

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

Venezuela election: protests erupt as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

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

Protesters take to the streets in Venezuela over contested presidential election