An election fix and repression strategy: How Venezuela’s Maduro is clinging on to power
President has deployed a well-oiled machine of state control following his disputed re-election amid a muted international response
President has deployed a well-oiled machine of state control following his disputed re-election amid a muted international response
Opposition leader Machado calls for international verification of election Maduro claims to have won
President blames Musk for being a driving force behind protests and dissent following the recent disputed election
The electorate needs to cast a cold eye on the political promises of those who, until recently, were cheerleaders for corrupt Venuezuelan presidents Maduro and Chávez
President says more than 2,000 people have been arrested in the days since the July 28th vote
President pledges ‘maximum punishment’ with hundreds arrested for ‘crimes’ during protests
There are few means to pressure Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorial regime that is once again ramping up domestic repression
World should acknowledge Edmundo González’s ‘overwhelming’ victory in presidential election, top US official tells Organization of American States
Nicolás Maduro declared winner, but opposition claims candidate won more than twice as many votes
The Venezuelan president has shown his willingness to face down domestic protests and there are risks attached to steps foreign powers could take
Maduro secured 51.21 per cent of votes, according to government-controlled authority
First high-level meeting between two nations since 2019 when they severed diplomatic ties
Result a blow to Nicolás Maduro’s ruling socialists and vindication of opponents pursuing electoral strategy
Hernan Dario Velasquez killed in attack by mercenaries seeking rewards for his capture
Maduro says he respects but does not agree with decision that hits hopes of sanctions relief
Move is tacit agreement western-backed tactics are failing to unseat Nicolás Maduro
Biden acknowledges signals coming from Caracas, but it is unclear if they are sufficient for him to lift sanctions against Venezuela’s oil sector
After Juan Guaidó’s meteoric rise and decline the government has tightened its grip
Nicolás Maduro claims ‘great victory’ in poll generally boycotted and not recognised
Lawyer persists in pushing unfounded claims about US poll in call to ‘get to truth’
World leaders congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in presidential election
Volatile politics, uneven healthcare and inequality enable coronavirus to wreak havoc
US request other nations comply likely to deepen tensions with western allies
Venezuelan president’s government carried out ‘human rights violations including killings and torture’
Weapons purchases appear unlikely as government struggling to buy basic food, medicine
Fearful virus will destabilise the country, Maduro officials treat it like a national security threat
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Order follows sanctions against 11 officials accused of preventing democratic functioning
US president renews claims that wider use of postal voting would lead to election fraud
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Three men captured west of Caracas are the latest ‘terrorists’ arrested
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