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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

The Opposition Wants to See Protests Around the World

Venezuela's opposition is calling for protests around the world on August 17, to show support for the victory they claim to have won in the country's disputed presidential election. .

The Opposition Wants to See Protests Around the World

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

Venezuela's voting machines could be the regime's downfall

To avoid electoral fraud, Venezuela created a bombproof electronic voting system, "impossible" to manipulate. Now it can be the regime's fall.

Venezuela's voting machines could be the regime's downfall

The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit

Venezuela's opposition leader promises sitting President Nicolás Maduro "guarantees" if he relinquishes power. Maduro, in turn, blocks the media platform X where criticism is directed against the president – and excludes negotiations.

The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit

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

Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro says he is "willing to do whatever it takes" to crush the opposition after growing criticism of how the presidential election was conducted. .

Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

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

Venezuela's Opposition Leader: Mobilize

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado is urging her voters to mobilize after the controversial presidential election, where Nicolás Maduro has proclaimed himself the winner. .

Venezuela's Opposition Leader: Mobilize

Maduro pressured to show election results

The pressure is increasing on Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro to publicly announce the election results in the controversial presidential election. The foreign ministers of the G7 countries express "serious concern" over the situation.

Maduro pressured to show election results

Biden and Lula: Release Voting Data from Venezuela

The Presidents of the USA and Brazil are urging Venezuela's government to release detailed voting data from the turbulent presidential election. Mass protests have erupted and several people have died after the regime's claims of victory in Sunday's election.

Biden and Lula: Release Voting Data from Venezuela

Mass arrests during regime-critical protests

Several deaths and mass arrests are reported in connection with street protests against Venezuela's regime's claims of victory in Sunday's election. The military is said to have sworn loyalty to President Nicolás Maduro.

Mass arrests during regime-critical protests

Maduro declared winner – protests erupt in Caracas

Nicolás Maduro has officially been declared the winner of Venezuela's controversial election. But the international criticism is widespread.

Maduro declared winner – protests erupt in Caracas

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

Venezuela stops election observers

Several former Latin American leaders and Spanish right-wing politicians have been stopped from observing the presidential election in Venezuela. The concern that the election will not be fair is increasing.

Venezuela stops election observers

Venezuela's president seeks a campaign song – in a competition program

Venezuelan artists are now seeking luck in a new state-run competition program. But the competition is not about contracts or money – but rather about getting a hit song in President Nicolás Maduro's re-election campaign.

Venezuela's president seeks a campaign song – in a competition program