Crisis in Venezeula Venezuela opposition calls for mass anti-Maduro protest on December 1 Today 11:08 Venezuelan opposition leaders, led by María Corina Machado, called Saturday for mass protests on December 1 against President Nicolás Maduro's contested re-election.
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.
Murder in Venezuela Venezuelan opposition activist allegedly 'murdered' in custody, claims party 28-10-2024 11:49 Venezuelan activist Edwin Santos found dead after being abducted and detained by "state security forces," alleges main opposition party. Body found near bridge that had been a large focus of his advocacy.
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 IN CRISIS Venezuela high court confirms Maduro's re-election after fraud claims 22-08-2024 14:06 Venezuela's Supreme Court, loyal to the government, declares Nicolás Maduro has won re-election despite widespread claims of voting fraud.
VENEZUELA IN CRISIS Venezuelan opposition rallies in Caracas and vows to fight 'to the end' 18-08-2024 08:54 People rallied in several cities in Venezuela and as far afield as Spain, Belgium and Australia in response to a call by opposition leader María Corina Machado; Nicolás Maduro accuses ex-presidential rival Edmundo González Urrutia of planning to "flee to Miami."
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.