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Venezuela's María Corina Machado Wins the Nobel Peace Prize for Standing Up to Socialism

The award goes to a classical liberal and free market advocate who has risked her life to challenge Venezuela’s socialist dictatorship.

Reason

Mamdani Breaks Silence About Maduro and Cuban President Díaz-Canel: How Jorge Ramos and Daughter Paola Got Him to Open Up — EXCLUSIVE

When New York Assembly member Zohran Mamdani finally decided to speak publicly about Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, he didn't do it in a press conference or a statement through his office but on a podcast. He was being interviewed by none other than Emmy Award-winning journalist…

Latin Times

Former Monty Python Star Recounts Clash with Maduro's Military in New Footage From Documentary on Venezuela

The incident took place in Hugo Chávez's birthplace and was only toned down when the men recognized Michael Palin's past Monty Python work

Latin Times

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Iran Played Key Role in The Development of Venezuela's Armed Drone Program, Report Finds

Venezuela's drone program began with Iranian Mohajer-2 kits, used for surveillance, and has since expanded into a sophisticated arsenal modeled on Iranian technology, including armed, stealth, and kamikaze drones.

Latin Times

New allegations against Smartmatic executive in company’s voting machine contract with LA county

US government is seeking to show a pattern of corruption among Smartmatic executives that allegedly involved bribes and money laundering, new court filing shows

The Guardian - US

From Bus Driver to President: Nicolás Maduro's Controversial Grip on Venezuela

Explore Nicolás Maduro's journey from bus driver to president, facing economic crisis, sanctions, and corruption claims while holding power in Venezuela.

International Business Times UK

Opposition leaders say ‘democracy in El Salvador has died’ after scrapping of presidential term limits

Legislation allows rightwing president Nayib Bukele to seek unlimited terms, sparking fears of dictatorship

The Guardian - US

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10 Years in Prison for Selling a T-Shirt of a Hugo Chávez Statue Getting Smashed

Two Venezuelan women were convicted of incitement to hatred, treason, and terrorism.

Reason

Former Venezuela spymaster pleads guilty to narcoterrorism charge ahead of trial

A former Venezuelan spymaster who was close to the country’s late President Hugo Chávez has pleaded guilty to narco-terrorist charges

The Independent UK

How Trump could subvert the Constitution and stay in office for a third term

ANALYSIS: The president would need the backing of the military, writes Pascal Lupien

The Independent UK

Donald Trump could remain in office after his term ends. Here’s how

ANALYSIS: There’s a real danger of the Constitution being subverted, writes Pascal Lupien

The Independent UK

How Donald Trump could remain president of the United States

United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of remaining in office after his second term ends in 2029. Since the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1951, no U.S. president has challenged the two-term limit it established.

The Conversation

‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC

For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll do next

The Guardian - UK

The murder rate in Venezuela has fallen − but both Trump and Maduro are wrong about why

The body of former Venezuelan army officer Ronald Ojeda was found on Feb. 19, 2024, in a suitcase buried under 5 feet of concrete. Ojeda, accused by Venezuela of plotting against the government, had gone missing nine days earlier, when men dressed as police broke into his apartment in the…

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Venezuela's Maduro Distributes Weapons To Public Employees In Bid To Tighten His Grip On Power

The policy is consistent with Maduro's broader strategy to deter potential uprisings and maintain political control amid an increasingly tense post-election climate

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Venezuelan President Maduro Appoints Hard-Line Loyalist To Cabinet

Venezuelan President Maduro appoints Diosdado Cabello to oversee police forces amid post-election tensions. International scrutiny grows over government cr...

The Independent UK

Maduro taps hardline loyalist to oversee police forces, prompting fears of deepening crackdown

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has named the ruling socialist party boss to oversee the country’s police forces

The Guardian - UK

Maduro intent on third term as 1,600 perceived opponents languish in cells

Nearly a month after the Venezuelan president’s roundup many expect him to ride out the threats to his 11-year rule

The Guardian - US

Nicolás Maduro’s refusal to quit raises a troubling question for Venezuela: what next?

Amid growing international consensus that the recent election was stolen, the president has launched a crackdown jailing 1,300 people and killing 24

The Conversation

Venezuela: what lies ahead for a country gripped by unrest and intense polarisation?

Before Venezuela’s presidential election on July 28, people were deeply concerned and frightened. Supermarkets were crowded as people stocked up on essentials like food and water in preparation for possible protests. They feared a rigged election that could lead the country into a new era of crisis, marked by unrest…

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: What next for Venezuela as disputed election sparks protests against Nicolás Maduro

In today’s newsletter: As the opposition accuse President Nicolás Maduro of rigging the vote, we examine the background to this and where it leaves a country already in crisis

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