The Latest Breaking News from Hugo Chávez

Washington says it has ‘serious concerns’ about result, while president of Uruguay says it is open secret Maduro would win ‘whatever real results were’

After being proclaimed winner of Sunday's elections in Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro gave a long speech in which he remembered Hugo Chávez, promised peace, asked for international respect for the results, and claimed there was a hack of the electoral system, which delayed the vote counting process.

The past two months have been unlike anything Edmundo González Urrutia had ever experienced: He gave political speeches, shook people’s hands and waved from the top of a truck moving through cheering crowds gathered across Venezuela

Maria Corina Machado, a symbol of hope and perseverance in Venezuela, faces challenges and inspires many to stand up against repression.

Venezuela is poised for a historic vote on Sunday, July 28 that could bring the 11-year reign of the country’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, to an end – and with it, the widespread sense of hopelessness that has sparked a mass exodus from the country.

The prolonged economic and political instability in Venezuela has forced millions of Venezuelans to leave over the past decade, quashing many of their dreams and leaving many wondering if they’ll ever return to what was once South America’s most prosperous country

Explore Venezuela's diverse religious tapestry, political intersections, and faith-based community initiatives amidst economic challenges.

What do Venezuelans believe in

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is working hard to shore up the loyalty of the armed forces and keep top commanders in line, days ahead of a hotly disputed election that threatens the self-proclaimed socialist's hold on power