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Massive Protest Against Maduro Led by Machado

Massive Protest Against Maduro Led by Machado

Sat 17 Aug 2024 14:14 CEST

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

Fri 16 Aug 2024 06:11 CEST

Maduro urged to hold new election

Maduro urged to hold new election

Thu 15 Aug 2024 17:56 CEST

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

Thu 15 Aug 2024 02:00 CEST

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

Wed 14 Aug 2024 05:32 CEST

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

Mon 12 Aug 2024 02:44 CEST

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.

Venezuela's Supreme Court: The Decision is Final

Venezuela's Supreme Court: The Decision is Final

Sun 11 Aug 2024 04:56 CEST

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 voting machines could be the regime's downfall

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

Sat 10 Aug 2024 08:17 CEST

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

The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit

The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit

Fri 9 Aug 2024 01:59 CEST

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

Opposition urges military to switch sides

Opposition urges military to switch sides

Tue 6 Aug 2024 00:50 CEST

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

Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

Mon 5 Aug 2024 08:20 CEST

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.

Thousands Protest in New Street Demonstrations in Venezuela

Thousands Protest in New Street Demonstrations in Venezuela

Sat 3 Aug 2024 21:08 CEST

More countries reject Maduro as election winner

More countries reject Maduro as election winner

Sat 3 Aug 2024 01:11 CEST

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

The Opposition Leader's Office Vandalized

The Opposition Leader's Office Vandalized

Fri 2 Aug 2024 02:03 CEST

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

Venezuela's Opposition Leader: Mobilize

Venezuela's Opposition Leader: Mobilize

Thu 1 Aug 2024 06:31 CEST

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.

Maduro pressured to show election results

Maduro pressured to show election results

Wed 31 Jul 2024 10:29 CEST

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

Biden and Lula: Release Voting Data from Venezuela

Biden and Lula: Release Voting Data from Venezuela

Wed 31 Jul 2024 01:15 CEST

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

Mass arrests during regime-critical protests

Mass arrests during regime-critical protests

Tue 30 Jul 2024 01:53 CEST

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

Maduro declared winner – protests erupt in Caracas

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Maduro declared winner – protests erupt in Caracas

Mon 29 Jul 2024 06:24 CEST

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

Tension builds as Venezuela awaits election results

Tension builds as Venezuela awaits election results

Sun 28 Jul 2024 12:05 CEST

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

Venezuela stops election observers

Venezuela stops election observers

Sat 27 Jul 2024 06:07 CEST

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

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

Sat 1 Jun 2024 19:30 CEST

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