Venezuela releases prominent rights advocate Carlos Correa from detention
The free-speech advocate was among several activists detained ahead of President Nicolas Maduro’s swearing-in last week.Authorities in Venezuela have released ...
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Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for third consecutive term as president
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president. Source link
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term after disputed election
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in for a third six-year term after a contentious election that saw his ...
Venezuelan opposition leader arrested on eve of Maduro swearing-in
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested after appearing in public for the first time in months. Source link
‘Much more persecution’: Venezuela braces for Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration
Bogota, Colombia – Jesus Medina Ezaine had already spent 16 months in a Venezuelan military prison, accused of crimes he ...
Venezuela opposition leader arrested a day before Maduro’s inauguration
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been arrested after re-appearing in public for the first time in months a ...
Venezuelan opposition candidate claims son-in-law has been kidnapped
Edmundo Gonzalez, who competed against incumbent Nicolas Maduro in July’s presidential elections, says masked men abducted his son-in-law in Caracas.Edmundo ...
Maduro government offers reward for location of exiled opposition candidate
Human rights panel calls on Venezuelan government to respect civil liberties as beginning of presidential term nears.The government of Venezuelan ...
Venezuela says it has released another 177 imprisoned election protesters
About 2,000 demonstrators were jailed following disputed July vote, in which Maduro declared himself victor.Venezuela has said another 177 imprisoned ...
UN human rights office resumes activities in Venezuela despite Maduro clash
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has announced that his office is starting to resume its activities in ...
Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election
Venezuela’s government has taken steps to release some arrested in post-election crackdown but continues to pressure opposition.The government of Venezuelan ...
Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions
Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years.Venezuelan lawmakers ...
US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect
US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government’s claims of victory in contested July election.The United States has recognised ...
CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, results, table: Messi’s Argentina remain on top
The winter World Cup that was Qatar 2022 means less time to prep for 2026 in the United States, Mexico, ...
Angered over BRICS veto, Venezuela recalls ambassador to Brazil
Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry has accused Brazilian officials of making ‘interventionist, rude statements’.Venezuela has pulled its ambassador from Brazil in a ...
Venezuelan opposition activist found dead after detention: Political party
The Voluntad Popular party blames the Maduro government for death of co-founder Edwin Santos.A Venezuelan opposition leader has been found ...
US charges Venezuelan media tycoon with money laundering
Raul Gorrin Belisario, owner of Globovision, allegedly took part in $1.2bn scheme to launder corrupt oil money.The United States has ...
Venezuela’s ex-oil minister arrested for alleged ties to US
Pedro Tellechea, Venezuela’s former oil minister, had resigned just days before prosecutors announced his arrest.A former Venezuelan oil minister with ...
Fact check: Can Trump use a 1798 law to carry out mass deportations?
A cornerstone of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has been his promise to carry out the largest deportation operation ...
Maduro ally freed in US prisoner exchange joins government cabinet
Colombian businessman Alex Saab will become new industry minister, in latest cabinet change since contested election.Alex Saab, an ally of ...
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