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

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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Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions

Al Jazeera

Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years. Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a measure that would implement steeper penalties for those who support US sanctions against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. On Thursday, the country’s National Assembly passed the so-called Simon Bolivar Liberator law, which bans officials who …

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1 month ago

Venezuela’s government will investigate opposition leader Machado for supporting US House bill

Associated Press

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government on Friday announced another investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, continuing its efforts to blame her for the economic sanctions that the United States and other nations have imposed against the South American country. Machado will be investigated for expressing support for a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this week …

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Venezuela opens investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason

CNN

CNN — Venezuelan authorities are investigating opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason after she expressed support for a US bipartisan bill that seeks to block Washington from doing business with any entity that has commercial ties with the government of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. Machado - one of the country’s key opposition leaders - was banned from running …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Edmundo Gonzalez | The challenger who fled

The Hindu

Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia landed with his wife in Madrid on September 8, seeking asylum in Spain. Mr. Gonzalez found himself the presidential pick after two Opposition leaders — the popular Maria Corina Machado and Corina Yorisx — were barred from running by officials citing technicalities. Further, Mr. Gonzalez was not as openly critical of Mr. Maduro’s regime as other Opposition …

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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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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

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

The Hindu

Thousands of people rallied in the streets of Venezuela's capital on August 3, waving the national flag and singing the national anthem in support of an opposition candidate they believe won the presidential election by a landslide. Ms. Machado and Mr. González, a 74-year-old former diplomat, said tally sheets they obtained from polling centers nationwide show Mr. Maduro lost his …

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4 months, 3 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, 3 weeks ago

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount

New Indian Express

CARACAS: A half dozen masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the latest escalation of violence against opponents of Nicolás Maduro following the country’s disputed presidential election. The arrest comes as top officials, including Maduro himself, have threatened to arrest the opposition leader, who has gone into hiding as she seeks to rally Venezuelans …

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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 …

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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

Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election

Al Jazeera

US and allies express strong concern over fairness; Russia, China and friends offer congratulations. “We call for the swift and transparent publication of full, detailed results to ensure that the outcome reflects the votes of the Venezuelan people,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. Chile “Maduro’s regime must understand that the published results are hard to believe,” President Gabriel …

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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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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Venezuela's presidential candidates conclude campaigns as country heads to Sunday election

Firstpost

The events three days before the highly anticipated election on Sunday encapsulated the massive disparities between the top contenders, including their resources Venezuela’s government and opposition closed the official presidential campaign season Thursday with demonstrations that drew thousands of people to the streets of the capital. The events three days before the highly anticipated election on Sunday encapsulated the massive …

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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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5 months ago

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Hindustan Times

AGUA CALIENTE, Venezuela — At a crossroads not far from a gas station overgrown with weeds, young men and women in faded green fatigues stop vehicles returning from a rally for opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ask passengers for their identifications, and inspect their cars, trucks and motorcycles. Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote …

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5 months ago

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military’s support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Associated Press

AGUA CALIENTE, Venezuela — At a crossroads not far from a gas station overgrown with weeds, young men and women in faded green fatigues stop vehicles returning from a rally for opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ask passengers for their identifications, and inspect their cars, trucks and motorcycles. Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attend a campaign rally in …

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5 months ago

Venezuela PM Maduro seeks to shore up military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold

New Indian Express

AGUA CALIENTE: At a crossroads not far from a gas station overgrown with weeds, young men and women in faded green fatigues stop vehicles returning from a rally for opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ask passengers for their identifications, and inspect their cars, trucks and motorcycles. But days away from a hotly disputed vote that threatens Maduro’s hold on …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Russian warships reach Cuban waters ahead of military exercises

The Independent

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6 months, 1 week ago

Russian warships reach Cuban waters ahead of military exercises

LA Times

People watch the Russian Navy Adm. Gorshkov frigate arrive in the port of Havana on Wednesday. A fleet of Russian warships reached Cuban waters on Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean in what some see as a projection of strength as tensions grow over Western support for Ukraine. “It also reminds Russia’s friends in the region, including …

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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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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Venezuela's main opposition coalition unable to register a presidential candidate

Deccan Chronicle

Caracas, Mar 26 The main Venezuelan opposition coalition said early Tuesday that electoral authorities didn't let it register its presidential candidate as the deadline ended, in what it called the latest violation to the citizens' right to vote for change in the South American country. The candidate, Corina Yoris, could not be registered by midnight Monday, which was the time …

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9 months ago

Faced with an election ban, Venezuela opposition leader names alternate

Al Jazeera

Opposition leader María Corina Machado named professor Corina Yoris as her replacement in the 2024 presidential race. Maria Corina Machado, the opposition leader in Venezuela’s upcoming presidential election, has thrown her support behind an alternate candidate as she continues to face a ban from running for office. “The decision by Maduro and his representatives to detain two members of the …

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

Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions

Venezuela’s government will investigate opposition leader Machado for supporting US House bill

Venezuela opens investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason

Edmundo Gonzalez | The challenger who fled

US seizes Venezuelan president's airplane, citing sanction laws

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

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

Venezuela opposition leader joins protests against election results

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount

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

Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote

Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election

Protesters take to the streets in Venezuela over contested presidential election

Venezuela's presidential candidates conclude campaigns as country heads to Sunday election

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

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military’s support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Venezuela PM Maduro seeks to shore up military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold

Russian warships reach Cuban waters ahead of military exercises

Russian warships reach Cuban waters ahead of military exercises

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

Venezuela's main opposition coalition unable to register a presidential candidate

Faced with an election ban, Venezuela opposition leader names alternate