The Latest Breaking News from Maria Corina Machado

Venezuela's embattled opposition faces a last-ditch bid to register a candidate for July's presidential election on Monday, after accusing President Nicolas Maduro's government of blocking yet another aspirant.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, banned from standing in this summer's presidential election, denounced on Saturday what she called a "maneuver" by the government to block her chosen representative from registering as a candidate.

The UN also warned of "serious difficulties" in ensuring the reliability of the upcoming presidential elections

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro will seek a third term in July 28 elections after 11 years in office marked by sanctions, economic collapse and accusations of widespread repression.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is pushing forward on the presidential campaign trail, traversing the country to energize supporters despite having little chance of overcoming the hurdles the state has placed in her way.

Henrique Capriles called for "an alternative" to the candidacy of María Corina Machado, who won a primary election but is banned from running

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has been written off many times during a turbulent decade in power.

A campaign manager for barred Venezuelan presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado was detained Saturday, the opposition politician reported, bringing to four the number of aides arrested since January.

Recent arrest of opposition ally in Venezuela raises concerns over political climate and human rights violations.