The Latest Breaking News from Nicolás Maduro

New wars, old wars, famine, panic everywhere. So much for a quiet August

From Bangladesh to Venzuela, one calamity rapidly overtakes another, but common denominators include poverty, corruption and lack of hope

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024

How Venezuela’s opposition proved its election win: ‘A brilliant political move’

A meticulously planned operation with tens of thousands of volunteers succeeded in gathering 83% of voting tallies

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2024

DNA of former agent implicated in attempted Venezuelan coup was found on weapons, officials say

If convicted, Goudreau faces between 10 and 20 years in prison for violating the U.S.'s arms control laws

Latin Times · Aug 9, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Venezuela Blocks Access To Twitter Amid Political Tensions

Venezuelan President Maduro blocks social network X for 10 days over alleged incitement of hatred and political unrest.

Top News · Aug 9, 2024

Édgar Ramírez brings the protests over Venezuela's electoral fallout to the 'Borderlands' premiere

The Venezuelan actor expressed his support for the opposition during the red carpet before the premiere of his new movie, "Borderlands."

Latin Times · Aug 8, 2024

Former Green Beret Smuggled Weapons For Failed Venezuelan Coup

Former Green Beret implicated in smuggling weapons for failed coup attempt in Venezuela, facing serious charges and potential prison sentence.

Top News · Aug 8, 2024

DNA on weapons implicates ex-U.S. Green Beret in attempted Venezuelan coup, federal officials say

Federal investigators say they have uncovered the DNA of a former U.S. Green Beret on some of the 60 automatic weapons he allegedly smuggled from Florida to South America as part of a failed 2020 coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

‘A climate of terror’: Maduro cracks down on Venezuelans protesting contested election win

After apparent efforts to steal the election, the president sent forces to round people up in ‘Operation knock-knock’

The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2024

Takeaways from AP report on fear of repression in post-election Venezuela

A Venezuelan aid worker’s arrest while catching an international flight has cast a spotlight on the climate of fear and repression engulfing the South American nation in the wake of its disputed presidential election

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024