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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Claims Proof Of Election Fraud

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in hiding, fearing for safety, and alleging electoral fraud in President Maduro's re-election.

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado claims to have gone 'into hiding' amid heightened repression

"Now it is up to the international community to decide whether to tolerate a demonstrably illegitimate government" she wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed

Latin Times · Aug 1, 2024

Diplomatic Efforts To Verify Venezuela Election Results

Diplomatic efforts by Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico to promote transparency in Venezuela's election results.

OAS secretary calls for arrest warrant against Maduro: 'he announced a bloodbath and delivered'

The OAS fell one vote short of passing a resolution demanding that Venezuelan electoral authorities publish minutes of each voting table

Latin Times · Aug 1, 2024

'I'm Leaving': Maduro Victory Sparks Fears Of New Exodus Of Venezuelans

A despondent Jose Vasquez, 31, has decided to join a mass exodus of Venezuelans seeking a better life elsewhere, having lost all hope in his future with the contested reelection of President Nicolas Maduro.

International Business Times · Aug 1, 2024

AOC weighs in on Venezuelan elections, calls for publication of 'full, detailed' data

The lawmaker echoed the stance from the Biden administration and other power brokers in the region, including Brazil and Colombia

Latin Times · Aug 1, 2024

The New York Times Thinks 'Brutal Capitalism,' Not Socialism, Ruined Venezuela

Fact check: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is the leader of the Socialist Party.

Reason · Aug 1, 2024

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Marco Rubio blames Venezuela's election fallout on Biden-Harris administration's 'concessions' to Maduro

In an op-ed, the Florida senator claimed the current situation is a result of a failed foreign policy by the Democratic government

Latin Times · Aug 1, 2024

Elon Musk escalates feud with Maduro, vows to carry him 'to Gitmo on a donkey'

Both figures seem eager to continue with their public feud

Latin Times · Aug 1, 2024

Inside Venezuela's Military: leaders, composition, and what's behind the support for the Maduro regime

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López emphasized the "absolute loyalty and unconditional support" to Maduro from the Armed Forces. Here is a breakdown of the Venezuelan military.

Latin Times · Aug 1, 2024

‘Not independent’: Maduro's call for Venezuela high court to audit election draws criticism

Following widespread calls from global leaders to verify the results of Sunday's presidential election, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro tasked the country's top court with auditing the election. Initial results showed Maduro winning another term, but many expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the elections and the court's ability to be…

France 24 · Aug 1, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro Says Opponents Should Be Locked Up

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, facing mounting pressure to offer evidence his election victory was valid, said Wednesday that opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia should be imprisoned following deadly protests across the country.

International Business Times · Aug 1, 2024

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro blames unrest on far-right conspiracy as isolation grows

Leader says ‘perverse and macabre’ electoral rivals are stoking protests as US official calls for governments to acknowledge Edmundo González Urrutia as election winner

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024

Elon Musk discusses fighting Venezuela's Maduro after TV challenge: 'I win, he resigns as dictator'

The mogul made several posts on his social media, X, after Maduro blasted him for his criticism over the country's controversial elections

Latin Times · Jul 31, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Venezuelan migrants in Mexico worry for their loved ones as political unrest roils their homeland

Living in makeshift camps in the heart of Mexico City, many Venezuelan migrants grow increasingly anxious for their friends and family back home

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2024

Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time

Post-election protests are far from uncommon in Venezuela. In 2018, people took to the streets to contest President Nicolás Maduro’s reelection; they did so again in 2019 when the Venezuelan opposition proclaimed National Assembly representative Juan Guaidó as interim president in defiance of a vote they said was rigged.

Latin Times · Jul 31, 2024

Venezuelan Attorney General says protesters 'use ketchup' to simulate blood as NGOs report at least 11 dead

The UN Fact-Finding Mission reporting on Venezuela released a statement on Wednesday, warning of "accelerated reactivation of the repressive machinery"

International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro, Elon Musk Battle It Out Online

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose claim to victory at the polls has been widely contested, is no friend of billionaire Elon Musk, and the feeling is clearly mutual, with their war of words escalating amid the political crisis in Caracas.

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Latin Times · Jul 31, 2024

U.S. seeks safe passage for Venezuelan opposition members hiding in Argentine embassy amid Maduro's crackdown

The six asylum seekers are all affiliated to Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González

Latin Times · Jul 31, 2024

U.S. warns Venezuelan government over electoral delays: 'Our patience is running out'

White House spokesman John Kirby urged electoral authorities to "come clean and release the full, detailed data"

Maduro Requests Audit Of Venezuela's Presidential Election

Venezuela's President requests Supreme Court audit of presidential election to address concerns and uphold democratic values.

Latin Times · Jul 31, 2024

Former Special Forces agent connected to failed raid to remove Venezuela's Maduro is arrested in U.S.

Jordan Goudreau led a failed attempt to oust Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela after the 2018 presidential elections

Latin Times · Jul 31, 2024

Florida Rep. Salazar warns Maduro that 'U.S. will impart swift justice' if opposition leaders are detained

The lawmaker has been closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela and been vocal about denouncing the electoral fraud

TechRadar · Jul 31, 2024

VPN usage in Venezuela soars in the aftermath of presidential elections

With multiple websites reportedly blocked, Proton VPN confirmed a spike of 4000% in VPN sign-ups as citizens fear a social media blackout.

International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024

Pressure Mounts On Venezuela Over Disputed Maduro Election Win

International pressure mounted Wednesday on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to release voting records to back his contested election victory claim that has sent thousands onto the streets in protest, at the cost of a dozen lives so far.

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