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Opposition Leader Accused of Treason

Prosecutors in Venezuela have launched a treason investigation against opposition leader María Corina Machado. The allegations concern her alleged support for US sanctions following President Nicolás Maduro's disputed election victory in July.

Opposition Leader Accused of Treason

USA on Venezuela: The Opposition Leader is President

The USA sees opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as Venezuela's rightful president. This message is given by Foreign Minister Antony Blinken four months after the election in Venezuela, where the sitting president Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner by the government-loyal election authority.

USA on Venezuela: The Opposition Leader is President

González: Forced to Recognize Maduro as Winner

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia says that he was forced to sign a document recognizing President Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the controversial presidential election on July 28 - in order to be allowed to fly to Spain. .

González: Forced to Recognize Maduro as Winner

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has arrived in Spain, where he has been granted asylum. The opposition leader has been forced to flee after being threatened by Nicolás Maduro's regime and judiciary.

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

Venezuela: Opposition Leader Summoned for Interrogation

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab announces that he will summon opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as part of an investigation into the opposition's actions after the disputed presidential election in July. This is so that González Urrutia can "account for his responsibility" for the website where the opposition published election documents that they claim show that they, unlike the official result, won by a wide margin, says Tarek William Saab.

Venezuela: Opposition Leader Summoned for Interrogation

The opposition candidate: Step aside, Maduro

Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia – who proclaimed himself the winner over Nicolás Maduro in the presidential election held last month – said on Monday that he is ready to negotiate and simultaneously urged Maduro to step aside. .

The opposition candidate: Step aside, Maduro

UN directs harsh criticism at Venezuela election

A UN expert panel that observed the election in Venezuela criticizes it in sharp terms. The election lacked "fundamental transparency and integrity that are crucial for holding credible elections", according to the panel.

UN directs harsh criticism at Venezuela election

Venezuela's Supreme Court: The Decision is Final

The decision that Venezuela's highest court will announce about the disputed presidential election will be "final", announces its chairman. The court is characterized by critics and the opposition as loyal to Maduro.

Venezuela's Supreme Court: The Decision is Final

Opposition urges military to switch sides

Venezuela's opposition leader, who claims victory in the country's disputed election, is urging the military and police to no longer back sitting President Nicolás Maduro. They are now being accused of inciting rebellion against the state, responds the regime's prosecutor general.

Opposition urges military to switch sides

Thousands Protest in New Street Demonstrations in Venezuela

Thousands of people have once again taken to the streets across Venezuela in protest against the country's president Nicolás Maduro clinging to power after the election on July 28. Maduro has simultaneously called on his supporters to take part in counter-demonstrations.

Thousands Protest in New Street Demonstrations in Venezuela

More countries reject Maduro as election winner

The regime-loyal electoral authority in Venezuela is sticking to the notion that Nicolás Maduro won the disputed presidential election. But an increasing number of countries are recognizing the opposition's candidate as the rightful winner.

More countries reject Maduro as election winner

The Opposition Leader's Office Vandalized

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has gone underground out of fear of being arrested by the regime after the disputed presidential election. Masked perpetrators have searched and vandalized her office in Caracas, her party reports.

The Opposition Leader's Office Vandalized

Tension builds as Venezuela awaits election results

There is a tense wait for the result of the presidential election in Venezuela. Many want to see a change and President Nicolás Maduro's more than ten years in power could be over.

Tension builds as Venezuela awaits election results