Maria Corina Machado

Venezuela Elections: Maria Corina Machado Names College Professor Corina Yoris as Replacement Presidential Candidate

With the submission deadline for the Venezuela elections on March 25 fast approaching, the still-disqualified Maria Corina Machado has finally named her replacement.

Venezuela Elections: Nicolas Maduro Regime Arrests Opponent Maria Corina Machado's Staffers

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Venezuela autocrat Nicolas Maduro repressing his political opponents as the elections draw near is nothing new, with the latest example being the arrests of Maria Corinna Machado's staffers.

Venezuela Election Date Set But Opposition Candidate Maria Corina Machado Still Blocked From Running

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Supreme Court of Venezuela, which is aligned with President Nicolas Maduro, announced that the presidential election will happen on July 28 this year.

Venezuela Gets New Sanctions From US After Ban on Opposition Candidate Maria Corina Machado Was Upheld

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Biden administration began reinstating sanctions against Venezuela on Monday after Nicolas Maduro broke one of their agreements on a free and fair election.

Venezuela Sanctions May Return as US Reviews Sanction Relief After Government Reaffirms Ban on Opposition Candidate Maria Corina Machado

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Venezuela may have some of its sanctions reinstated as the US is now reviewing its partial lifting of sanctions for the country after Maria Corina Machado's ban was reaffirmed.

Venezuela Supreme Court Bars Opposition Candidate Maria Corina Machado From Running Against Nicolas Maduro

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Democracy in Venezuela just hit a major snag as the highest court in the country upheld the ban on opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado from holding office.

Venezuela Election: Maria Corina Machado Officially Wins Opposition Primary But Nicolas Maduro Government Now Investigating Her Over Fraud

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Venezuela elections will now officially be Nicolas Maduro vs. Maria Corina Machado after the opposition resoundingly chose her as Maduro's next challenger during the primary election.

Venezuela Election Primary: Opposition Unites Around Ex-Lawmaker Maria Corina Machado as She Prepares To Challenge Nicolas Maduro

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

María Corina Machado, a former lawmaker, may soon be challenging authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro as she dominates the Venezuela election primary with over 90% of the vote.

Venezuela News: First Lady to Run for Assembly, Opposition Leader Barred from Running

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Venezuelan government has barred a prominent opposition leader from running in the South American nation's Dec. 6 legislative elections hours before the wife of embattled President Nicolás Maduro announced she would seek a seat in the National Assembly.

Venezuela Bans Another Opposition Politician From Holding Office for Ten Years

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Pablo Perez, the former Governor of Zulia State in Venezuela says that he has been banned from holding public office for 10 years.

Venezuela Protests 2015: Citizens See Less Support as They Continue Protesting President Nicolás Maduro, Food Shortages & Rising Costs

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

On Saturday, thousands of Venezuelans protested in the capital city of Caracas. On Saturday, thousands of Venezuelans protested in the capital city of Caracas.

US Senate Passes Bill Allowing Sanctioning of Venezuela Officials Believed to Have Violated Venezuelan Protesters' Rights

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that directs President Barack Obama to levy sanctions against Venezuelan government officials who are found to have violated the rights of anti-government protesters.

Venezuela News Update: Opposition Leader Will Go to Court for Attempted Assassination Charges

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will be formally charged on Dec. 3rd for her alleged involvement to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela News, Protests and Riots Update: Two More Dead As Congresswoman Appeals to US Officials and OAS for Help

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The death toll has risen to 33 with two more deaths on Saturday. Street clashes continue in Venezuela, with opposition protestors, mainly students, fighting with security forces as well as chavista supporters for control of various districts and cities.