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Colombia offers to safeguard Maduro foes as stand-off deepens

19-12-2024 08:33 Colombia offers to take custody of Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas, where six of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s aides have been sheltering since March.

ANGER IN CARACAS

Anger in Caracas as G7 backs Venezuelan opposition candidate

27-11-2024 22:04 Edmundo González Urrutia announces that he intends to travel to Caracas on January 10 to take office as president of Venezuela.

DIPLOMATIC ROW

Venezuela denies ‘besieging’ Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas

25-11-2024 20:43 Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello denies government is besieging Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Italy recognises Venezuelan opposition candidate as 'president-elect'

20-11-2024 20:42 From Buenos Aires, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni formally recognises Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the president-elect of troubled nation, following in footsteps of the United States.

Turmoil in Venezuela

Maduro claims Machado has fled Venezuela after months in hiding

15-10-2024 15:06 Following Venezuela's disputed presidential election in July, María Corina Machado has been in hiding. On Monday President Nicolás Maduro claimed that the opposition leader had fled the country.

Crisis in Venezuela

No choice: Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela

30-09-2024 11:28 Many migrants see no choice but to flee Venezuela in the wake of President Nicolás Maduro’s re-election, embarking on an perilous crossing of the Darien jungle in a desperate bid to reach the United States.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela opposition leader Machado wins top European rights prize

30-09-2024 11:04 Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado wins Council of Europe's Vaclav Havel rights prize; Award comes less than a day after her security chief was arrested for the second time this year.

UNREST IN VENEZUELA

Argentina, six other nations ask UN to probe ‘serious rights violations’ in Venezuela

21-09-2024 07:28 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced concern to President Nicolás Maduro about alleged human rights violations in Venezuela on Friday in a telephone conversation.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

EU Parliament recognises Maduro rival as Venezuela president

19-09-2024 16:25 Edmundo González Urrutia wins more international support; María Corina Machado calls on Nicolás Maduro to accept terms of negotiation for "a democratic transition."

HUMAN RIGHTS

UN mission says Venezuela repression was crime against humanity

19-09-2024 12:52 Venezuela committed a “crime against humanity” with its persecution of dissidents after July’s election, according to a United Nations report.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela arrests fourth US citizen over alleged assassination 'plot'

18-09-2024 11:47 A fourth US citizens – who joins three compatriots, two Spaniards and a Czech in being held by Venezuela – has been arrested in Caracas over what Venezuela claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

Crisis in Venezuela

Washington, Madrid, Prague seek info on nationals held in Venezuela

17-09-2024 16:42 Three US citizens, two Spaniards, and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country. Nations demand information about detained citizens.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Five foreigners held over alleged plot to 'destabilise' Venezuela

15-09-2024 08:55 Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country, announces Maduro administration.

Crisis in Venezuela

Spanish PM meets exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate amid tensions

12-09-2024 11:10 Edmundo González Urrutia has not spoken publicly since he arrived in Madrid seeking political asylum, but on Thursday he met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as tensions mounted with Caracas.

PROFILE

Edmundo González Urrutia: from placeholder to opposition pointman

10-09-2024 09:40 Edmundo González Urrutia is a soft-spoken grandfather who spurns the spotlight. But Venezuela's political crisis has thrust him into the crosshairs of Nicolás Maduro's iron-fisted regime.

crisis in Venezuela

Opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to stay in Venezuela

10-09-2024 09:05 Opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to remain in Venezuela after her colleague and ex-presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia took up asylum in Spain.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Argentina fears for its Embassy as Venezuela takes diplomatic jab at Brazil

09-09-2024 14:49 Argentina has warned Venezuela to respect diplomatic norms amid fears that Nicolás Maduro’s government may attempt to take over its Embassy in Caracas.

Crisis in Venezuela

Opposition leader González Urrutia flees Venezuela, seeking asylum in Spain

09-09-2024 12:43 After weeks of hiding, Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia heads into exile in Spain; Nicolás Maduro's rival vows to "continue the fight" for freedom and democracy after negotiated exit.

Political crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela opposition wants candidate recognised as president-elect

06-09-2024 12:58 Marîa Corina Machado calls on nations across world to recognise candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as president-elect after disputed election.

Crisis in Venezuela

Human Rights Watch reports ‘widespread’ human rights violations’ in Venezuela

04-09-2024 12:49 Rights NGO highlights "widespread human rights violations" against protesters, bystanders, opponents and critics in Venezuela following the disputed re-election of President Nicolás Maduro.

HOLIDAY SEASON UPON US?

Christmas in October? Venezuela's Maduro moves holiday amid post-election turmoil

04-09-2024 12:06 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declares he is moving Christmas to October 1 in hopes of boosting morale. Announcing this post-presidential election which the opposition claims he stole.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader won’t request asylum despite risk of arrest

04-09-2024 11:02 Edmundo González Urrutia facing legal and political challenges after claiming he won Venezuela’s July presidential elections; Opposition leader has not sought asylum and remains in hiding, despite risk of arrest.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Argentina joins condemnation of arrest warrant for Venezuela opposition candidate

03-09-2024 12:42 Argentina, United States, European Union and a host of Latin American nations condemn warrant issued by government-friendly prosecutors in Venezuela seeking arrest of opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia.

Political crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia ignores summons

26-08-2024 13:43 Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia refuses to appear before prosecutors Monday as part of a probe into his claim that he was the rightful victor of last month's presidential election.

VENEZUELA ELECTIONS 2024

Venezuela opposition leader warns of exodus if Maduro stays in power

08-08-2024 15:31 Chile raises voice against election “fraud” and human rights abuses as regional heavyweights bide time.

VENEZUELA ELECTION

Argentina denounces 'persecution' of Venezuela opposition, backs González as winner

08-08-2024 15:22 Argentina also asks for observance of diplomatic regulations.

VENEZUELA ELECTION

US says Maduro lost Venezuela vote

01-08-2024 14:27 The US said the world should acknowledge that Venezuela’s opposition won last weekend’s election while President Nicolas Maduro doubled down on his claims of victory, saying his opponents should be jailed for decades.

VENEZUELA ELECTIONS 2024

Venezuela bonds drop on election doubt

29-07-2024 14:14 Venezuela bonds fall after President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner in an election the opposition vowed to challenge.

VENEZUELA ELECTIONS 2024

World leaders react to disputed Venezuela election result

29-07-2024 14:08 Many nations express doubts about the transparency of Venezuela's election after Nicolás Maduro is declared the winner, while traditional allies congratulate the long-time leader.

VENEZUELA ELECTIONS 2024

Maduro declared Venezuela election winner, opposition reject result

29-07-2024 14:03 Nicolas Maduro declared winner of Venezuela's presidential election but opposition and key regional neighbours immediately reject official results.

Venezuelan election 2024

Time for 'democratic transition' in Venezuela, says opposition candidate

24-04-2024 22:03 Little-known career diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia will face President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela's elections this coming July 28.

News of edmundo gonzalez urrutia

Colombia offers to safeguard Maduro foes as stand-off deepens

Anger in Caracas as G7 backs Venezuelan opposition candidate

Venezuela denies ‘besieging’ Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas

Italy recognises Venezuelan opposition candidate as 'president-elect'

Maduro claims Machado has fled Venezuela after months in hiding

No choice: Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela

Venezuela opposition leader Machado wins top European rights prize

Argentina, six other nations ask UN to probe ‘serious rights violations’ in Venezuela

EU Parliament recognises Maduro rival as Venezuela president

UN mission says Venezuela repression was crime against humanity

Venezuela arrests fourth US citizen over alleged assassination 'plot'

Washington, Madrid, Prague seek info on nationals held in Venezuela

Five foreigners held over alleged plot to 'destabilise' Venezuela

Spanish PM meets exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate amid tensions

Edmundo González Urrutia: from placeholder to opposition pointman

Opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to stay in Venezuela

Argentina fears for its Embassy as Venezuela takes diplomatic jab at Brazil

Opposition leader González Urrutia flees Venezuela, seeking asylum in Spain

Venezuela opposition wants candidate recognised as president-elect

Human Rights Watch reports ‘widespread’ human rights violations’ in Venezuela

Christmas in October? Venezuela's Maduro moves holiday amid post-election turmoil

Venezuelan opposition leader won’t request asylum despite risk of arrest

Argentina joins condemnation of arrest warrant for Venezuela opposition candidate

Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia ignores summons

Venezuela opposition leader warns of exodus if Maduro stays in power

Argentina denounces 'persecution' of Venezuela opposition, backs González as winner

US says Maduro lost Venezuela vote

Venezuela bonds drop on election doubt

World leaders react to disputed Venezuela election result

Maduro declared Venezuela election winner, opposition reject result

Time for 'democratic transition' in Venezuela, says opposition candidate

Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ cut nearly 35,000 public-sector jobs in 2024

Milei, Reagan and the 20% enemy rule

Quite soon there will be nobody left

Milei vows to promote nuclear energy in Argentina

Milei’s ‘we want it all’ moment

Gildo Insfrán desafió a la Corte Suprema: "Ningún porteño nos va a indicar quién gobernará Formosa"

Cambios en los ministerios, reforma electoral y achique de estructuras para 2025 en CABA

5 muertos y más de 200 heridos: detuvieron a un médico saudí por el atropello masivo en un mercado navideño en Alemania

Así fue el atropello masivo en un mercado navideño de Alemania

Dura respuesta de la Corte a las acusaciones de Lorenzetti y las críticas de Guillermo Francos