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Venezuela releases six Americans

Venezuela releases six Americans

Sat 1 Feb 2025 02:39 CET

Six American citizens who have been detained in Venezuela have been released after the country's leader Nicolás Maduro had a meeting with Donald Trump's special envoy Richard Grenell on Friday.

Maduro has been sworn in as president

Maduro has been sworn in as president

Fri 10 Jan 2025 17:28 CET

Nicolás Maduro has now been sworn in for a third six-year term as Venezuela's president – after an election that he is accused by many of having stolen and increasingly accused of suppressing opponents.

Maduro closes border – fear of "conspiracy"

Maduro closes border – fear of "conspiracy"

Fri 10 Jan 2025 12:12 CET

Venezuela is closing the border with neighboring country Colombia ahead of today's inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro.

Opposition leader arrested and released in Venezuela

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Opposition leader arrested and released in Venezuela

Thu 9 Jan 2025 20:37 CET

We are not afraid, shouted opposition leader María Corina Machado on the streets of Caracas, where she participated in a protest against Nicolás Maduro being sworn in again as Venezuela's president. Shortly afterwards, she was reported to have been arrested

Alarm about more arrests ahead of Maduro's inauguration

Alarm about more arrests ahead of Maduro's inauguration

Wed 8 Jan 2025 21:31 CET

Opposition leaders are sounding the alarm that several people have been arrested in Venezuela ahead of Nicolás Maduro's inauguration as president on Friday, following the disputed summer election.

Maduro: Two Americans arrested

Maduro: Two Americans arrested

Wed 8 Jan 2025 02:05 CET

Venezuela's Opposition: "That's Enough"

Venezuela's Opposition: "That's Enough"

Mon 6 Jan 2025 02:05 CET

Tiktok Fined - Children Died After Challenge

Tiktok Fined - Children Died After Challenge

Tue 31 Dec 2024 09:52 CET

Venezuela: 300 detained persons have been released

Venezuela: 300 detained persons have been released

Fri 13 Dec 2024 02:03 CET

More than 300 people arrested during the protests after the Venezuelan election have been released, according to the government. More than 2,400 people were arrested in connection with the disputed election

Venezuela: Harsh punishment for supporting sanctions

Venezuela: Harsh punishment for supporting sanctions

Thu 28 Nov 2024 21:44 CET

Those who support the international sanctions directed against President Nicolás Maduro's Venezuela will be punished with between 25 and 30 years' imprisonment.

Opposition Leader Accused of Treason

Opposition Leader Accused of Treason

Sat 23 Nov 2024 07:42 CET

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

USA on Venezuela: The Opposition Leader is President

USA on Venezuela: The Opposition Leader is President

Tue 19 Nov 2024 23:07 CET

Pressure on Maduro: Prove Your Election Victory

Pressure on Maduro: Prove Your Election Victory

Thu 31 Oct 2024 07:44 CET

They receive the EU's finest prize

They receive the EU's finest prize

Thu 24 Oct 2024 12:13 CEST

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

Mon 30 Sept 2024 13:23 CEST

González: Forced to Recognize Maduro as Winner

González: Forced to Recognize Maduro as Winner

Wed 18 Sept 2024 21:35 CEST

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

Tue 17 Sept 2024 23:02 CEST

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

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

Sun 15 Sept 2024 22:40 CEST

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Sun 15 Sept 2024 02:47 CEST

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

Fri 13 Sept 2024 02:01 CEST

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

Mon 9 Sept 2024 21:29 CEST

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

Mon 9 Sept 2024 04:39 CEST

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

Sun 8 Sept 2024 05:40 CEST

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

Wed 4 Sept 2024 01:08 CEST