Nicolás Maduro

Colombia Leader Meets Venezuela Opposition Candidate With Maduro’s Consent

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David Turner

(Bloomberg) — Colombia’s Gustavo Petro met with Venezuela’s opposition presidential candidate Manuel Rosales during a whirlwind visit to Caracas as he positions ...

Maduro prepares harsh law to further punish criticism of Venezuela regime

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David Turner

The Nicolás Maduro regime is about to approve a new law that would provide its security forces more tools to quash dissension ...

Venezuela creates new state in territory under dispute with Guyana

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Amanda Smith

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