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They receive the EU's finest prize

They receive the EU's finest prize

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Venezuela's opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia receive this year's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought – the EU Parliament's finest human rights prize.

Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Receives Human Rights Prize

Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Receives Human Rights Prize

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González: Forced to Recognize Maduro as Winner

González: Forced to Recognize Maduro as Winner

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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.

Another American Arrested in Venezuela

Another American Arrested in Venezuela

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The EU's Foreign Chief: Venezuela's Leader is Dictatorial

The EU's Foreign Chief: Venezuela's Leader is Dictatorial

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Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

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Three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela. They are accused of coming to the country with the intention of assassinating President Nicolás Maduro

USA imposes sanctions on election fraud in Venezuela

USA imposes sanctions on election fraud in Venezuela

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The USA is introducing sanctions against 16 officials associated with Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, following suspected electoral fraud in July.

Opposition Leader Machado: I'm Staying

Opposition Leader Machado: I'm Staying

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to stay in the country after her successor Edmundo González went into exile in Spain.

González vows to continue the fight in exile

González vows to continue the fight in exile

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Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González fled for his life – but promises to continue the fight from his exile in Spain. And he has the support of the USA and the EU

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

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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

Maduro: Christmas will be moved to October

Maduro: Christmas will be moved to October

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Court: Presidential Challenger Should be Arrested

Court: Presidential Challenger Should be Arrested

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Venezuelan authorities have received clearance from a court for a request to arrest the opposition's presidential candidate Edmundo González.

USA seizes Maduro's plane

USA seizes Maduro's plane

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USA announces that the country has seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic, and then flown it to Florida.

700 protesters arrested in Venezuela

700 protesters arrested in Venezuela

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The entire Venezuela was without power for hours

The entire Venezuela was without power for hours

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The power is gradually returning in Venezuela since the entire country was affected by a power outage on Friday.

EU "extremely concerned" about Venezuela's election crisis

EU "extremely concerned" about Venezuela's election crisis

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The growing political crisis in Venezuela is causing "extreme concern" within the EU, says the union's foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell.

Maduro thanks the Supreme Court for the verdict on "election victory"

Maduro thanks the Supreme Court for the verdict on "election victory"

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The opposition candidate: Step aside, Maduro

The opposition candidate: Step aside, Maduro

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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.

Massive Protest Against Maduro Led by Machado

Massive Protest Against Maduro Led by Machado

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Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado chose to leave her hiding place and lead a regime-critical protest in Caracas on Saturday. "We will not leave the streets," says the opposition leader

Opposition to Maduro: You Must Step Down

Opposition to Maduro: You Must Step Down

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Maduro urged to hold new election

Maduro urged to hold new election

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The pressure is increasing on Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro after the disputed election in July. The Presidents of Brazil and Colombia propose a new election as a way out of the crisis

The Electoral Commission: The UN Report is Full of Lies

The Electoral Commission: The UN Report is Full of Lies

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Venezuela's electoral commission says that the UN report that questioned the country's disputed presidential election is "full of lies".

UN directs harsh criticism at Venezuela election

UN directs harsh criticism at Venezuela election

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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

The Opposition Wants to See Protests Around the World

The Opposition Wants to See Protests Around the World

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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.