Tarek William Saab

Maduro's tough prosecutor resigns and is appointed public ombudsman

Venezuela's Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, who was close to ousted President Nicolás Maduro, has submitted his resignation. Saab was quickly appointed public ombudsman.

Unclear whereabouts of Peace Prize laureate – press conference cancelled

Where is Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado? She is scheduled to receive her prize on Wednesday, but the Nobel Institute says it does not know where she is, and the traditional press conference has been canceled.

Court: Presidential Challenger Should be Arrested

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

Venezuela: Opposition Leader Summoned for Interrogation

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.

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. But opposition leader Edmundo González says he has evidence that he won big.