Brazil and Colombia voice concern as Venezuela bans opposition candidate Nations respond to strongman Nicolás Maduro blocking María Corina Machado and now Corina Yoris from running against him The Guardian - US · Mar 26, 2024
Venezuela's Maduro Files Election Candidacy, Opposition Coalition Blocked Once the midnight nomination deadline lapsed, the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD) said it had not been able to officially register its candidate. Latin Times · Mar 26, 2024
Venezuelan Opposition Denied Registration For Presidential Candidate Venezuela's opposition faces hurdles in registering candidate as President Maduro seeks third term. Political tensions rise ahead of upcoming elections. Top News · Mar 26, 2024
Venezuela's Election Drama: Maduro Blocks Rivals, Newcomer Emerges Venezuela's upcoming election faces challenges as Maduro's opponents struggle to register candidates amidst accusations of undemocratic practices. Top News · Mar 25, 2024
Venezuela Arrests Chevron Employee Amid Political Crackdown Arrests of former fighter pilot and human rights attorney in Venezuela strain U.S. efforts for fair elections amidst political repression. Top News · Mar 23, 2024
Virtual reality offers a chilling 3D look inside Venezuela's spiraling prison A former Venezuelan political prisoner got the idea to create a virtual reality tour from the Anne Frank museum. WEKU · Mar 23, 2024
María Corina Machado Accuses Maduro Regime of 'Brutal Repression' as Campaign Leaders Are Arrested The presidential hopeful says the arrests show the government's "deep-seated weakness" Latin Times · Mar 21, 2024
Venezuela Crackdown: Maduro Accuses Opposition Of Destabilizing Plot Venezuela's government intensifies crackdown on alleged conspiracies, leading to over 30 arrests. Concerns rise over political repression ahead of the upco... Top News · Mar 21, 2024
UN Independent Mission Alerts About Resurgence of Violent Repression in Venezuela The UN also warned of "serious difficulties" in ensuring the reliability of the upcoming presidential elections Latin Times · Mar 20, 2024
Boris Johnson did not consult watchdog over paid role with hedge fund Ex-UK PM was required to seek permission for paid role with Merlyn Advisors, for whom he spoke to Venezuela president The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024
Who Best Chronicles the Absurd Reality of Venezuelan Politics? A Giant Manic-Depressive Rodent Diosdado Cabello, Nicolás Maduro's right-hand man, is threatening retribution against the satirical website. Reason · Mar 19, 2024
U.S. Intelligence Expects Maduro to Remain in Power After Venezuela's Contentious Elections An unclassified report says the leader is unlikely to lose given his "control of state institutions that influence the electoral process," among other reasons Latin Times · Mar 14, 2024
Retired Venezuelan General Faces Sentencing For Drug-Related Charges Retired Venezuelan general Cliver Alcalá faces sentencing for providing weapons to drug-funded rebels, linked to Maduro's 'Cartel of the Suns.' His case co... Top News · Mar 12, 2024
Boris Johnson ‘held unofficial talks with president of Venezuela in February’ Former PM apparently met autocratic leader Nicolás Maduro over concerns he may supply weapons to Russia The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2024
Top News · Mar 8, 2024 Venezuela's Presidential Election: Maduro Faces Limited Opposition Get insights into Venezuela's upcoming one-sided presidential election and the challenges faced by opposition candidates. Follow AP's coverage of Latin Ame...
Top News · Mar 5, 2024 Venezuela Sets Presidential Election For July 28 Get insights into Venezuela's upcoming presidential election, with leading opposition candidate disqualified and election date set for July 28.
Latin Times · Mar 5, 2024 Venezuelan President Maduro Calls German Outlet Deutsche Welle 'Nazi,' Expels it From the Country DW published a report by Transparency International, deeming Venezuela the second-most corrupt country in the world
Latin Times · Mar 2, 2024 Venezuelan Dissident Ronald Ojeda Moreno Found Dead in Chile Days After Kidnapping The body was found in the metropolitan area of Santiago, the Chilean capital
Latin Times · Feb 29, 2024 Maduro Administration Proposes Multiple Dates for Presidential Elections in Venezuela Throughout the Year Options range from mid-April to early December. An agreement reached with the opposition determined they should be held in the second half of the year
Latin Times · Feb 29, 2024 Freedom Around the World Continues to Decline, and The Americas Are No Exception, Says Report The latest edition of Freedom House's index showed that nine countries in the region saw a decline in freedom. The global outlook
Top News · Feb 29, 2024 Venezuela Proposes Multiple Dates For Presidential Election Venezuela's proposed presidential election dates, candidacy bans, observer invitations, and negotiations with opposition parties.
Reason · Feb 27, 2024 The Bukele Model Means Security Without Liberty El Salvador stands at a crossroads between popular sentiment and adherence to constitutional principles.
Latin Times · Feb 23, 2024 Venezuela Follows Through with Threat and Stops Deportation Flights from U.S. and Mexico The cooperation was key for the Biden administration to stem the flow of migrants to its southern border
Latin Times · Feb 23, 2024 Why the Kidnapping of a Venezuelan Dissident in Chile has Latin America on its Toes Ronald Ojeda Moreno was declared a "traitor to the country" by the Maduro government. The Boric administration is "considering all hypotheses."
Latin Times · Feb 22, 2024 Venezuela-Guyana Tensions Subside With Gestures to Ease the Crisis From Both Sides Guyana won't approve oil exploration in waters near Venezuela at least until a UN court ruling on the matter, while Maduro publicly praised his counterpart