The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Venezuela votes in election that could end 25 years of socialist rule

Edmundo González Urrutia could upset Nicolás Maduro’s run for a third term – but several obstacles can prevent a regime change

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024

Despite almost 5 million eligible Venezuelan voters abroad, only 1% will be allowed to vote on Sunday

The latest electoral register includes 69,000 who'll be able to vote for the presidential elections outside of the country

Latin Times · Jul 28, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro appeals to Hugo Chávez's legacy amid final push to win voters before election

During a nationally televised intervention, Maduro constantly recalled his predecessor while presenting his "Plan of the Future"

Latin Times · Jul 28, 2024

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia says his government would be 'for everyone' - Interview

González answered a series of questions from the Latin Times ahead of the country's consequential elections

Latin Times · Jul 27, 2024

Venezuelans Head To Polls In Crucial Presidential Election

Venezuelans prepare for a pivotal presidential election as opposition unites against Maduro's regime. Experts caution that changing the president may not b...

Top News · Jul 27, 2024

Five Key Points As Venezuela Heads To The Polls

Venezuelans go to the polls Sunday to elect a president between incumbent Nicolas Maduro and rival Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, in a tense atmosphere marked by the last-minute barring of international observers and complaints of widespread opposition repression.

International Business Times · Jul 27, 2024

In Venezuela Vote, Both Sides Predict Victory, But Opposition Fears Fraud

Voters on both sides of the political aisle in Venezuela are convinced of victory in Sunday's presidential elections, in which incumbent Nicolas Maduro faces opposition challenger Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia.

International Business Times · Jul 27, 2024

Economic crisis in Venezuela has people turning to odd jobs and even gambling in order to make ends meet

The refugee agency UNHCR estimates that more than 7.7 million Venezuelans have left since 2014

Latin Times · Jul 27, 2024

Venezuela's main opposition candidate hopes to have 'cordial relations' with China, U.S. and Russia if elected

Edmundo González Urrutia also said that he trusts the country's military will respect Sunday's election results

Latin Times · Jul 27, 2024

U.S. government expresses concern over Venezuelan elections on Sunday: 'We're watching'

"Any political repression and violence is unacceptable" said White House spokesperson John Kirby

Latin Times · Jul 27, 2024