The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

FRANCE 24 spoke to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who was supposed to run as the opposition's candidate for president in the July 28 election, before she was barred from doing so. Instead, veteran diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia ran in her place. According to independent exit polling voting machine…

Javier Milei and Maduro are regional foes and have traded public barbs over the past months

Argentinian court orders arrest of Venezuelan leaders for alleged crimes against humanity, escalating tensions between the two countries.

Venezuela’s disputed election results have thrown the country into chaos. The authoritarian leader of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was declared the winner in a contested vote in July and, since then, has used state violence to inhibit any hint of protest.

The BOLIVAR Act would prohibit the U.S. from contracting with anyone with business ties to Maduro, as Florida lawmakers propose to raise his arrest reward

In the last few weeks, the former president has mentioned Aurora multiple times, including during the presidential debate between him and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. In his speeches, Trump had claimed that a criminal gang from Venezuela had taken over the city.

The reward would be paid out by the federal government using seized assets already being withheld from Maduro

"Either I signed or I would face consequences," Edmundo González said.

Former opposition candidate in Venezuela disputes election results, claims victory over Maduro, sparking political turmoil and global criticism.