Nicolás Maduro

Venezuela creates new state in territory under dispute with Guyana

World
David Turner

By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) – Lawmakers in Venezuela allied with the government of President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday approved the creation ...

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro clinches nomination for upcoming national election; seeks third term

World
David Turner

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday became his party’s official nominee for July’s highly anticipated presidential election, which would allow him to ...

Venezuela arrests close ally of opposition leader Machado

World
David Turner

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s attorney general on Saturday announced the arrest of a regional campaign leader for opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, ...

Venezuela Calls for July Election Amid Increased Repression

World
David Turner

(Bloomberg) — Venezuela said it will hold presidential elections in July, setting the stage for Nicolás Maduro’s reelection as his main rival ...

US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader’s candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review

Politics
Amanda Smith

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The U.S. government on Saturday condemned the decision of Venezuela’s highest court to block the presidential candidacy of ...

Venezuela issues arrest warrants for 14 alleged conspirators -attorney general

World
David Turner

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s attorney general on Monday said 14 arrest warrants were issued against civilians and former military personnel for allegedly ...

Venezuela’s Maduro blasts ‘provocation’ as UK sends warship to Guyana – POLITICO

World
David Turner

LONDON — Venezuela lashed out at “an act of hostile provocation” after the United Kingdom deployed a navy patrol ship to Guyana ...

One family’s saga highlights Biden’s migration challenge

Politics
Amanda Smith

MIAMI (AP) — Pedro Naranjo idolized his father growing up and followed him into the Venezuelan air force to fly helicopters. So ...

US clemency for Saab is a boon for Maduro, critics say

Politics
Amanda Smith

By Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s release of 30 U.S. and domestic prisoners in exchange for freedom for a key ally ...

Guyana agreed to talks with Venezuela over territorial dispute under pressure from Brazil, others

World
David Turner

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — The government of Guyana, under pressure from neighboring Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, agreed Sunday to join ...