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Opinion: What Venezuela’s turn away from democracy means for U.S. migration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: What Venezuela’s turn away from democracy means for U.S. migration

LA Times  

In September, I went to the infamous Darién Gap. Now that the transition appears to have failed, the U.S. should do more to ensure respect for the will of the Venezuelan people, such as imposing fresh sanctions on Maduro’s closest allies, including business people who support him, and using its diplomatic leverage over Cuba, which provides intelligence to Venezuela’s repressive …

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Venezuelan opposition calls on US to cancel oil company licenses to pressure Maduro
3 months, 1 week ago

Venezuelan opposition calls on US to cancel oil company licenses to pressure Maduro

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition on Monday called on the U.S. to cancel the licenses that allow Chevron and other energy companies to operate in the South American country to pressure President Nicolás Maduro to negotiate a transition from power. It’s about the situation that is impoverishing the country so badly that practically the whole population wants this …

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​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 …

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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 …

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Venezuela under Maduro — authoritarianism and economic chaos | Data
4 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela under Maduro — authoritarianism and economic chaos | Data

The Hindu  

On July 28, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro returned to power after a controversial election, whose results have been disputed by the Opposition and several countries. Chart 1 shows how Venezuela’s GDP started declining since Mr. Maduro’s ascent to power in 2013. As Chart 4 shows, Venezuela’s petroleum exports formed about 80% of the country’s exports and remained in the range, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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,” …

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Ballots and barrels: Why the July 28 Venezuelan elections are important for India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ballots and barrels: Why the July 28 Venezuelan elections are important for India

Firstpost  

A free and fair election might ease sanctions and bolster India’s oil imports from Venezuela, while a tainted victory for Maduro could plunge the Latin American country deeper into crisis The Venezuelan presidential elections are scheduled for Sunday. Indian companies have long-term contracts to import Venezuelan oil, which helps diversify India’s oil supply sources away from the Middle East and …

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Election campaign closes in Venezuela even as Maduro warns of a 'bloodbath' if he loses
4 months, 4 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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As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle
4 months, 4 weeks ago

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle

Al Jazeera  

In his tenure Maduro has seen an economic meltdown as GDP contracted 70 percent and 7.7 million Venezuelans fled in search of work. But even if Gonzalez wins,” Rodrigo acknowledged, “I’m not sure he can transform the country like Chavez did.” During his tenure, Chavez successfully used high oil prices – the lifeblood of Venezuela’s economy – to double Venezuela’s …

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To reelect Maduro or give opposition a chance after 25 years, Venezualan voters will decide on July 28
4 months, 4 weeks ago

To reelect Maduro or give opposition a chance after 25 years, Venezualan voters will decide on July 28

New Indian Express  

Yet, she kept on campaigning, holding rallies nationwide and turning the ban on her candidacy into a symbol of the loss of rights and humiliations that many voters have felt for over a decade. His government banned Venezuela’s most popular opposition parties and politicians from participating and, lacking a level playing field, the opposition urged voters to boycott the election. …

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‘Freedom!’ chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Freedom!’ chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear

Associated Press  

BARINAS, Venezuela — The chant is concise, but it could not be more meaningful for millions of Venezuelans in 2024: “Freedom!” Members of the country’s political opposition shout it with tears in their eyes, or red angry faces, or with hopeful ear-to-ear smiles. The July 28 election is shaping up to be the biggest challenge that Venezuela’s ruling party has …

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What to know about Venezuela’s election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about Venezuela’s election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s self-described socialist government is facing a serious electoral challenge in a presidential election for the first time in decades. His government banned Venezuela’s most popular opposition parties and politicians from participating, and in turn, the opposition urged voters to boycott the election. A more free and fair presidential election seemed like a possibility last year, when …

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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 …

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Son-in-law of top opponent of Venezuela’s president pleads guilty to US money laundering charges
7 months, 1 week ago

Son-in-law of top opponent of Venezuela’s president pleads guilty to US money laundering charges

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The son-in-law of a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges for his role in a vast bribery conspiracy to siphon $1.2 billion from the state-owned oil company. As part of his plea agreement announced Tuesday in federal court in Miami, Fernando Vuteff admitted to earning at least $4.1 million from a Spanish real …

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Billionaire Texas oilman inks deal with Venezuela’s state-run oil giant as US sanctions loom
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Billionaire Texas oilman inks deal with Venezuela’s state-run oil giant as US sanctions loom

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A company started by a Texas billionaire oilman announced a deal Wednesday with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to rehabilitate five aging oil fields, days after the Biden administration put a brake on sanctions relief over concerns about the fairness of the country’s upcoming presidential election. It was created last year as a result of a merger with a …

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Venezuela’s main opposition bloc agrees on candidate to challenge Maduro in presidential election
8 months ago

Venezuela’s main opposition bloc agrees on candidate to challenge Maduro in presidential election

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition agreed Friday to unite behind former diplomat Edmundo González as its challenger to President Nicolás Maduro in this summer’s election, acting one day before the deadline to formalize its candidate. Maduro’s administration has cracked down on the opposition before the July 28 presidential election despite promises to pave the way to fair elections …

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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns
8 months ago

US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns

Al Jazeera  

Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made promised electoral reforms. “ Nicolas Maduro and his representatives have not fully met the commitments made under the electoral roadmap agreement,” said US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller. “Therefore, General License 44 – which authorised transactions related to the oil and gas …

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US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades
8 months ago

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation. “There’s no sanction, no threat, that today can damage our efforts to build a …

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Former Venezuelan oil minister is arrested in connection with corruption probe, authorities say
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Venezuelan oil minister is arrested in connection with corruption probe, authorities say

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s once-powerful oil minister, who resigned unexpectedly last year during a corruption probe at the top ranks of the state-run crude industry, has been arrested, the government said Tuesday. The top prosecutor tied the former minister to the alleged scheme that involved selling Venezuelan oil through the country’s cryptocurrency oversight agency in parallel to the state-run Petróleos …

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Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s move to sign into law the results of a recent referendum laying claim to two-thirds of Guyana triggered fierce condemnation Thursday from the neighboring South American country’s government. Even so, Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs vowed not to yield any land to Venezuela and called the move targeting Guyana’s western Essequibo region an …

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Guyana condemns Venezuela for pursuing annexation of disputed region
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Guyana condemns Venezuela for pursuing annexation of disputed region

LA Times  

A boy in Caracas, Venezuela, drives a motorcycle in front of a map of Venezuela that includes the disputed Essequibo territory. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s move to sign into law the results of a recent referendum laying claim to two-thirds of Guyana triggered fierce condemnation this week from the neighboring South American country’s government. Even so, Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign …

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