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Argentina accuses Venezuela of harassing opposition members sheltering at its embassy in Caracas

CARACAS, Venezuela — Argentina’s government on Wednesday accused its Venezuelan counterpart of continually harassing six members of the political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital, Caracas. “The Venezuelan government has not only denied the safe passage that would allow their safe departure, but has adopted totally unacceptable harassment actions,” Werhein said …

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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 …

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US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown

Al Jazeera

The US says its sanctions target 21 individuals involved in anti-democratic practices and the repression of protests. “Maduro and his representatives’ repressive actions in the wake of the Venezuelan presidential election are a desperate attempt to silence the voices of its citizens,” Bradley Smith, the acting undersecretary of the Treasury Department, said in a statement. “Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election did …

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US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect

Al Jazeera

US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government’s claims of victory in contested July election. The United States has recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s rightful president-elect, following a July election in which President Nicolas Maduro was accused by his domestic opponents of falsely claiming victory. “The Venezuelan people spoke resoundingly on July 28 and made …

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1 month ago

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

CNN

CNN — The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday on X. The announcement marks a significant change in US policy towards Venezuela: up until now, the US and other countries said Gonzalez had won more votes than incumbent …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Untold Story of Trump's Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela's President

Wired

On September 26, 2018, Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro approached the lectern at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. In fact, then-president Donald Trump had even mused publicly about exercising “a possible military option, if necessary,” to deal with Venezuela. The day before Maduro’s General Assembly address, Trump stood at the same UN podium, called the situation in …

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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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3 months, 1 week ago

3 American citizens detained by Venezuelan government over alleged plot to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro

Hindustan Times

The Venezuelan government has reportedly detained three American citizens on suspicion of plotting to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro. 3 American citizens detained by Venezuelan government over alleged plot to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro On Saturday, September 14, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested over an alleged plot to “destabilize” …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela arrests Spain, U.S. and Czech nationals for 'destabilisation'

The Hindu

Two Spaniards, three U.S. citizens and a Czech have been arrested in Venezuela on suspicion of links to alleged plans to destabilise the South American country, a top Venezuela official said on Saturday. Mr. Cabello also accused three U.S. citizens and a Czech of involvement in terrorist acts, including alleged plans to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro and other officials. Venezuela …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela detains Spanish, US and Czech citizens over ‘destabilisation’

Al Jazeera

Arrests come amid surge in tensions between Caracas and Western nations over disputed Venezuelan election results. Venezuela has detained three United States citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech national over an alleged plot to destabilise the South American nation, a senior government official said. Venezuela’s Cabello also accused three US citizens and a Czech national of involvement in “terrorist” acts, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Spanish PM meets Venezuelan opposition figure amid tensions

The Hindu

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met Thursday with Venezuelan Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who fled to Madrid over the weekend requesting asylum, as tensions mounted between Caracas and its former colonial ruler. That came after Spanish lawmakers approved a non-binding motion urging Mr. Sanchez's government to recognise Gonzalez Urrutia as the "legitimate winner" of the July Presidential election that …

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3 months, 1 week ago

US imposes sanctions on Maduro allies over ‘illegitimate’ election results

Al Jazeera

Washington says new penalties should prompt ‘deeper reflection’ by officials aligned with Venezuelan president. Washington, DC – The United States has imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan judicial and election officials whom it accuses of helping President Nicolas Maduro certify his controversial election win earlier this year. A senior US administration official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

US seizes Venezuelan president's airplane, citing sanction laws

China Daily

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet, after being seized by US law enforcement officials is seen in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. WASHINGTON -- The United States has seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's airplane in the Dominican Republic, citing sanctions laws, the Justice Department announced Monday. "This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft we allege was …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

US government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has seized a luxury jet used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro that officials say was illegally purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States in violation of sanctions and export control laws. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the aircraft had been smuggled out of the U.S. for use …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane

NPR

The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP The United States has seized an airplane belonging to Venezuela's hard-line president, Nicolás Maduro, in the Dominican Republic and taken it to Florida, the Justice Department said Monday. The Americas One month after presidential vote, Venezuela remains in limbo One month after presidential vote, Venezuela remains in limbo …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

LA Times

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores walk down the steps of an airplane. The U.S. government has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro that officials say was illegally purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws. Gen. Merrick Garland said in a …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Major power outage hits Venezuela’s capital, with Maduro government blaming ‘sabotage’

Associated Press

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelans spent most of Friday in the dark as a major outage knocked out power in the capital, Caracas, and several states. President Nicolás Maduro’s government blamed the outage, which it said began about 4:50 a.m., on “electrical sabotage.” “Nobody will take away our peace and tranquility of the Venezuelan people,” Freddy Nanez, the communications minister, wrote …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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, 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 …

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Argentina accuses Venezuela of harassing opposition members sheltering at its embassy in Caracas

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

US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown

US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

The Untold Story of Trump's Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela's President

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

3 American citizens detained by Venezuelan government over alleged plot to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela arrests Spain, U.S. and Czech nationals for 'destabilisation'

Venezuela detains Spanish, US and Czech citizens over ‘destabilisation’

Spanish PM meets Venezuelan opposition figure amid tensions

US imposes sanctions on Maduro allies over ‘illegitimate’ election results

US seizes Venezuelan president's airplane, citing sanction laws

US government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane

U.S. government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

Major power outage hits Venezuela’s capital, with Maduro government blaming ‘sabotage’

Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime

Top US general blasts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, says democracy is under attack globally

Maduro taps a hard-line loyalist to oversee Venezuela’s police, raising fears of a further crackdown

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

Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts

Venezuela opposition declares 'we have never been so strong'

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election