President of Venezuela since 2013
Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro declares Christmas to begin in October: Nicolas Maduro's announcement comes as thousands of people have been ...
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Quick Glance: U.S. Seizes Maduro's Jet in Florida
- U.S. authorities seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's aircraft for allegedly violating American sanctions.
- The plane was taken in the Dominican Republic and was reportedly purchased illegally for $13 million through a shell company.
- Maduro was not on board at the time, and his government denounced the seizure as 'piracy' and U.S. 'aggression'.
- U.S. officials stated they will continue to pursue those violating sanctions and export controls.
Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo González leaves country for Spain: The Venezuelan government says opposition candidate Edmundo González asked Spain for ...
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Quick Glance: González Exiles to Spain After Asylum Grant
- Former opposition candidate Edmundo González has fled Venezuela and received asylum in Spain.
- His departure came after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Venezuelan government.
- The Spanish government stated that the decision to leave was González's own and confirmed his political asylum.
- González is viewed as the legitimate winner of the presidential election, which most Western governments have not recognized.
No asylum request coming from Venezuelan opposition leader: Edmundo González Urrutia facing legal and political challenges after claiming he won Venezuela’s July ...
batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/venezuelan-opposition-leader-gonzalez-urrutia-wont-request-asylum-despite-risk-of-arrest.phtml
Quick Glance: Arrest Warrant Issued for Venezuelan Opposition Leader
- A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for former presidential candidate Edmundo González as part of a criminal investigation into the disputed July election results.
- González faces accusations of conspiracy and document forgery after failing to respond to prosecutors three times.
- He and the opposition claim that the election documents indicate he received significantly more votes than President Maduro, challenging the official outcome.
- The Chilean government condemned the arrest warrant and called for respect for democratic principles and human rights in Venezuela.
Venezuela Sanctions: US Crafts Response to Disputed Election: The US is laying the groundwork for new sanctions on Venezuelan government officials in response to ...
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US sailor detained in Venezuela while travelling on personal business: Detention comes amid tensions over Venezuela’s disputed election, with US seizing ...
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Argentina demands international arrest warrant for Maduro: The outcome of the presidential election in Venezuela is highly controversial. Argentina now wants to ...
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Maduro’s Plane Seized by US One Month After Disputed Venezuela Vote: The US seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s plane after concluding it was bought and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-02/maduro-s-plane-seized-by-us-one-month-after-disputed-venezuela-vote
Maduro Raises Pressure on Opponents in Argentina’s Embassy: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s agents stationed themselves outside the Argentine embassy in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-07/venezuelan-forces-amass-at-embassy-sheltering-opposition-aides
Much of Venezuela was plunged into darkness after a major power outage, which President Nicolas Maduro's government blamed on the opposition party ... Show more
Power beginning to return in Venezuela after nationwide blackout | Reuters
Power beginning to return in Venezuela after nationwide blackout | Reuters
HRW reports ‘widespread’ human rights violations’ in Venezuela: Rights NGO highlights "widespread human rights violations" against protesters ...
batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/re-election-of-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-causes-uproar-nationwide-leading-to-violence-against-protesters-and-critics.phtml
Venezuelan President Maduro takes aim at EU's Borrell over his re-election | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/08/29/venezuelan-president-maduro-takes-aim-at-eus-borrell-over-his-re-election/
Election: Argentina wants to obtain an international arrest warrant against Maduro
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/wahl-argentinien-will-internationalen-haftbefehl-gegen-maduro-erwirken/100066961.html
Venezuelan forces accused of ‘brutal’ repression in post-election protests: Human Rights Watch says security forces and pro-government armed groups killed 23 ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/4/venezuelan-forces-accused-of-brutal-repression-in-post-election-protests
Venezuela's opposition leader González flown to Spain: According to the Venezuelan government, the politician has asked for asylum in the EU - | he claims ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/venezuela-wahl-opposition-gonzalez-asyl-spanien-lux.45yNJjomkvuzEzXGnX2XTd
Nicolas Maduro opponents revive protests disputing Venezuelan election results: Demonstrations in Caracas come a month after the fraught July 28 vote in which ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-nicolas-maduro-opponents-revive-protests-disputing-venezuelan-election/
Arrest warrant against Venezuelan opposition leader: The presidential election at the end of July was already overshadowed by allegations of fraud ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/venezuela-opposition-haftbefehl-100.html
Dueling rallies expected in Venezuela to mark one month of disputed election: Dueling rallies were set to take place in Venezuela on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/americas/dueling-rallies-expected-venezuela-mark-one-month-disputed-election-2024-08-28/
USA - Venezuela conflict: Maduro's plane confiscated in Florida: The USA confiscates Venezuelan dictator Maduro's plane. The Venezuelan had used the plane to ...
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CNN Weekly News Quiz: September 5, 2024: A travel tip. A widespread strike. Some cheesy costumes. What do you remember from the week that was?
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In the midst of a serious political crisis in Venezuela, the authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro is bringing Christmas forward by almost three months ... Show more
Venezuela's top court ratifies Maduro election win as government tightens control
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelas-top-court-ratifies-maduro-election-win-government-tightens-control-2024-08-22/
Quick Glance: Court Affirms Maduro’s Election Amid Controversy
- Venezuela's Supreme Court, aligned with Nicolás Maduro, ruled on Thursday that he won the July 28 presidential election, despite overwhelming evidence indicating his opponent received more votes. The court's decision was based on a report from 'national and international experts' but did not provide any voting data to support this claim.
- This ruling was not unexpected, as the court has a history of endorsing Maduro's policies. The president is likely to use this decision to bolster his claim to the presidency as his new term begins in January and runs through 2031. Additionally, he may use this ruling to resist negotiations with the United States, Colombia, and Brazil.
- On election night, Maduro's election council claimed he received over 50 percent of the vote, but the opposition asserted it won 67 percent and published detailed results. International condemnation of Maduro's victory claim is escalating, with even some of his fellow leftist leaders in Latin America expressing skepticism about his legitimacy.
- Repression in Venezuela has intensified, with crackdowns on dissent and increased security force presence. Maduro's socialist movement, known as Chavismo, has been in power for 25 years, facing criticism for economic collapse and diminishing democratic norms. Experts view the court's decision as a clear signal of Maduro's intent to remain in power.
The Venezuelan City Devastated By Migration: About a quarter of the residents of Maracaibo, Venezuela’s second-largest city, have moved away — and more are ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/americas/venezuela-maracaibo-migration.html
Venezuelan security forces surround Argentine embassy after opposition members take refuge inside
edition.cnn.com/2024/09/07/americas/venezuelan-security-forces-surround-argentine-embassy-intl/index.html
Maduro likely lost Venezuela’s election but refuses to leave. What now?: More than a month after the authoritarian socialist appears to have lost in a landslide ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/06/maduro-survives-election-opposition-options/
Venezuela Accuses U.S. of “Piracy” After President Maduro’s Plane Is Seized : The Biden administration has seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President ...
democracynow.org/2024/9/3/headlines/venezuela_accuses_us_of_piracy_after_president_maduros_plane_is_seized
Venezuela's Machado says peaceful protests, external pressure could still oust Maduro
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelas-machado-says-peaceful-protests-external-pressure-could-still-oust-2024-08-27/
Opinion: Christmas is starting early in Venezuela: Christmas starts early in a lot of retail stores, but in Venezuela it's starting Oct. 1 ...
npr.org/2024/09/06/nx-s1-5096780/opinion-christmas-is-starting-early-in-venezuela
Venezuela’s Supreme Court validates Maduro’s victory amid criticism over its lack of independence
english.elpais.com/international/2024-08-22/venezuelas-supreme-court-validates-maduros-victory-amid-criticism-over-its-lack-of-independence.html
Venezuela opposition: Everyone knows we won election: Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says foreign nations should recognise Edmundo González as ...
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U.S. Seizes Maduro’s Jet Amid Sanction Enforcement: Today, the U.S. government confiscated a Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft, valued at about $13 million ...
riotimesonline.com/u-s-seizes-maduros-jet-amid-sanction-enforcement/
After arrest warrant: opposition politician González leaves Venezuela: He sees himself as the rightful winner of the Venezuelan presidential election in July: ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/venezuela-gonzalez-102.html
Venezuela hit by nationwide power outages, government blames saboteurs: In wake of last month’s contested presidential election, officials have been quick to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/30/venezuela-hit-by-nationwide-power-outages-government-blames-saboteurs
US seizes jet used by Venezuela's Maduro in the Dominican Republic ｜ DPA: The United States has seized a luxury jet belonging to the authoritarian president ...
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Venezuela's Maduro says he will change half of his cabinet: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he will change half of his 30-member cabinet ...
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelas-maduro-says-he-will-change-half-his-cabinet-2024-08-27/
US seizes plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro; claims it was bought illegally for $13m (Sh1.67b) and smuggled out of the country
Venezuela: Supreme Court confirms Maduro's controversial election victory: The government has still not presented detailed election results. It is having its ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/venezuela-maduro-gericht-wahlergebnis-lux.EkBhHm1Cqw2tZKUsuf5J3T
Venezuela’s Maduro reshuffles cabinet after contested election victory: As tensions persist over questioned election outcome, Maduro makes major changes ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/27/venezuelas-maduro-reshuffles-cabinet-after-contested-election-victory
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borell said that the bloc does not recognize the "democratic legitimacy" of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after ... Show more
Another plane linked to Venezuela’s Maduro is under investigation in the Dominican Republic
cnn.com/2024/09/04/americas/venezuela-nicolas-maduro-plane-dominican-republic-intl-latam/
Venezuela’s Slums Are Leading the Democratic Resistance: After a fraudulent election, the poor took to the streets and were swiftly repressed by a ruling party ...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/venezuelas-slums-are-leading-the-democratic-resistance/
The month that shook Venezuela (again): Chavismo digs in and represses hope for change
english.elpais.com/international/2024-08-28/the-month-that-shook-venezuela-again-chavismo-digs-in-and-represses-hope-for-change.html
Power begins to return to parts of Venezuela after mass outage: Nicolas Maduro’s government has blamed sabotage for the nationwide power outages.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/30/power-begins-to-return-to-parts-of-venezuela-after-mass-outage
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared the Christmas holiday season would be moved up to October as he tries to turn people's attention away from the ... Show more
Venezuelan electoral official asserts 'lack of transparency and veracity' in Maduro's reelection
apnews.com/article/venezuela-election-maduro-electoral-official-aa924123016cf41d69b8fdaa4eca0857
Exclusive: US drafts list of 60 Venezuelans for possible sanctions over election, sources say
reuters.com/world/americas/us-drafts-list-60-venezuelans-possible-sanctions-over-election-sources-say-2024-08-21/
Venezuela's Maduro shakes up cabinet after disputed election: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made significant changes to his cabinet on Tuesday following a ...
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Major power outage hits Venezuela, Maduro govt blames ‘sabotage’ by opposition: President Nicolas Maduro’s government blamed a widespread power outage in the ...
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Venezuela opposition candidate faces arrest if he ignores third summons: Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, 75, risks arrest if he fails ...
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Venezuela's Supreme Justice Tribunal ratified President Nicolas Maduro's victory in the July 28 presidential election, sealing institutional backing for the ... Show more
Brazil and Colombia call on Venezuela to release vote tallies, denounce 'violence and repression'
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-08-25/brazil-and-colombia-call-on-venezuela-to-release-vote-tallies-denounce-violence-and-repression
Paid articlePaywallNicaragua’s Ortega offers to send ‘fighters’ to Venezuela after disputed election
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Nearly half of Venezuelans are considering leaving the country in the coming months, poll says - The World from PRX
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Venezuela’s Supreme Court, a tribunal that dispenses justice tailored to Nicolás Maduro’s needs
english.elpais.com/international/2024-08-23/venezuelas-supreme-court-a-tribunal-that-dispenses-justice-tailored-to-nicolas-maduros-needs.html
Venezuelan opposition leader's lawyer detained: As new anti-government protests loom, Perkins Rocha becomes the latest opposition figure to be seized.
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Opposition supporters in Venezuela have once again rallied to protest the disputed presidential election. They accuse Nicolás Maduro of falsifying results.
OPINION | Washington must sanction the businesses backing Maduro in Venezuela: The Biden administration must aggressively sanction Venezuelan state-owned ...
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Venezuela revokes Brazil’s custody of diplomatic mission: Venezuela’s government has revoked permission for Brazil to serve as custodian of Argentina’s ...
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Nicolás Maduro has launched a war of words against the European Union after the bloc questioned a decision by Venezuela's top court to ratify Maduro's widely ... Show more
Nicolás Maduro, the permanent simulacrum: The Venezuelan president reinvented himself from a position of power and turned his lack of charisma into a talent
english.elpais.com/international/2024-08-21/nicolas-maduro-the-permanent-simulacrum.html
Nicolás Maduro digs in with the help of a pliant Supreme Court : His inner circle is another barrier to compromise
economist.com/the-americas/2024/08/29/nicolas-maduro-digs-in-with-the-help-of-a-pliant-supreme-court
Paid articlePaywall Biden is closing the door on Venezuelans and putting the border at risk: How could the administration suspend one of its most effective tools for curbing ...
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31 former Ibero-American leaders call for Maduro's arrest: In statements to Euronews, former Colombian President Andrés Pastrana said that in Venezuela ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/07/pastrana-and-30-other-former-ibero-american-leaders-call-on-icc-to-order-maduros-arrest
Venezuela sent hundreds to maximum security jails: NGO - World News: More than 700 people arrested during protests that erupted after Venezuela's disputed ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/venezuela-sent-hundreds-to-maximum-security-jails-ngo-200140
Venezuela’s ‘little commandos’ took on Maduro. Now they may be leading a new wave of migration
cnn.com/2024/08/26/americas/venezuela-maduro-migration-actas-opposition-intl-latam/
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Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez to be called to testify about opposition website, AG says
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-opposition-leader-gonzalez-be-called-testify-about-opposition-website-2024-08-23/
Venezuela opposition denounces 'harassment' as Maduro bolsters cabinet: Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia ignored a ...
standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001501776/venezuela-opposition-denounces-harassment-as-maduro-bolsters-cabinet
Trump says witholding ‘surprise’ plan to end Ukraine war: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Donald Trump said Tuesday he has plans that are "guaranteed" to end ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/09/03/trump-says-witholding-surprise-plan-end-ukraine-war/
EU: Maduro has not shown 'necessary public evidence' to declare victory in Venezuela elections
apnews.com/article/brazil-colombia-venezuela-elections-maduro-vote-tallies-b01349aaa4e7ca120dbb84aabebb51d9
Harris Makes Her Case, and Venezuela Court Backs Maduro Despite Evidence: Plus, an aquarium bids farewell to a queer icon.
nytimes.com/2024/08/23/podcasts/harris-speech-maduro-supreme-courts.html
Major power outage hits Venezuela's capital, with Maduro government blaming 'sabotage'
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No hay pruebas de que Maduro ganara, dice un alto funcionario electoral venezolano
nytimes.com/es/2024/08/26/espanol/resultados-elecciones-venezuela.html
Venezuela reports power failure across country: All 24 states in the country are reporting total or partial loss of electricity supply
gulfnews.com/world/americas/venezuela-reports-power-failure-across-country-1.1725019665508
#VantageOnFirstpost With Palki S Upadhyay | Episode 429
In this Episode:
-Ukraine Shake-Up: 50% Cabinet Replaced
-PM Modi's Message to China
-Global Markets Slip Over U.S ... Show more
How Venezuela’s recent history can inform its present-day election crisis: Venezuela is no stranger to contested elections. What can the past reveal about the ...
aljazeera.com/news/longform/2024/9/4/how-venezuelas-recent-history-can-inform-its-present-day-election-crisis
Christmas in Venezuela moved to October: Christmas is earlier in Venezuela this year after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro moved the celebration to October 1 ...
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Venezuela prosecutors summon opposition candidate amid vote dispute: Venezuelan prosecutors have summoned opposition leader Urrutia for questioning Monday as ...
standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001501624/venezuela-prosecutors-summon-opposition-candidate-amid-vote-dispute
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