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Venezuela Elections: Three Times Nicolas Maduro Undermined Democracy During an Election Year

The Venezuela elections are scheduled for later this year after the Nicolas Maduro regime agreed with a coalition of opposition parties on national elections in Barbados last year.

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

By Paola Hernández
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 Officially Named Presidential Candidate While Opponent Is Still Barred From Running

By Paola Hernández
Venezuela's ruling United Socialist Party has now named its official candidate for the July 2024 elections, and it was not a surprising pick as it was President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela Loses Appeal on Crimes Against Humanity Investigation; ICC Rules Investigation Moving Forward

By Paola Hernández
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has repealed the appeal by Venezuela over the investigation into the allegations of the country's alleged crimes against humanity.

Venezuela: Dozens Possible Dead, Over 100 Trapped Following Illegal Gold Mine Collapse

By Paola Hernández
An open-pit mine wall in central Venezuela collapsed on Tuesday, trapping dozens of workers under mud. A frantic rescue effort is underway to save those affected by the incident.

Venezuela Welcomes Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Who Reaffirms Support for Nicolas Maduro

By Paola Hernández
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Caracas on Tuesday with open arms, with Lavrov reciprocating.
Venezuela Starts a New Feud, This Time Against the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights, Orders Office in Country Closed

Venezuela Starts a New Feud, This Time Against the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights, Orders Office in Country Closed

By Paola Hernández
Venezuela has ordered the local technical advisory office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to be closed, accusing it of supporting terrorists.
Venezuela Troop Build-Up Near Border Violates International Law, Warns Guyana

Venezuela Troop Build-Up Near Border Violates International Law, Warns Guyana

By Paola Hernández
The Essequibo dispute between Venezuela and Guyana continues to escalate as Guyana blasted its neighbor's recent troop build-up along their shared borders.
Venezuela: Relatives of Detained Human Rights Activists Worried After They Go Missing After Being Arrested

Venezuela: Relatives of Detained Human Rights Activists Worried After They Went Missing Following Arrest

By Paola Hernández
Human rights activist and director of the NGO Citizen Control Rocio San Miguel has gone missing along with other human rights activists in Venezuela.
Guyana: ExxonMobil Continues Oil and Gas Exploration Amid Territorial Dispute With Venezuela

Guyana: ExxonMobil Continues Oil and Gas Exploration Amid Territorial Dispute With Venezuela

By Paola Hernández
Guyana and Venezuela are still arguing over the Essequibo region, which is rich in oil and the latest escalation happened as a US oil company explored the area for oil and gas.
Venezuela Accuses US of Blackmail Over Sanctions; Nicolas Maduro Back to Old Tricks as Election Approaches

Venezuela Accuses US of Blackmail Over Sanctions; Nicolas Maduro Back to Old Tricks as Election Approaches

By Paola Hernández
The Venezuela government is not happy after the Biden administration reinstated some of the sanctions it lifted after President Nicolas Maduro broke his promise.
Venezuela Gets New Sanctions From US After Ban on Opposition Candidate Maria Corina Machado Was Upheld

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

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

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

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

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

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 Elections Heat Up as Opposition Candidate Announces Alliance Vs. Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela Elections Heat Up as Opposition Candidate Announces Alliance Vs. Nicolas Maduro

By Paola Hernández
The Venezuela elections are heating up as Venezuelan opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado prepares to take on Nicolas Maduro in an election that may affect US immigration.
Guyana Asks US To Help Boost Its Military Amid Essequibo Dispute With Venezuela

Guyana Asks US To Help Boost Its Military Amid Essequibo Dispute With Venezuela

By Paola Hernández
The government of Guyana has announced that it is seeking aid from the United States to beef up its defensive capabilities.
Guyana Welcomes US Defense Official as Row With Venezuela Over Essequibo Continues

Guyana Welcomes US Defense Official as Row With Venezuela Over Essequibo Continues

By Paola Hernández
The tensions between Guyana and Venezuela continue as their spat over the Essequibo region may get even more thanks as a US Department of Defense official is set to visit.
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Claims Guyana and UK Are Mocking Country Amid Essequibo Standoff

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Claims Guyana and UK Are Mocking His Country Amid Essequibo Standoff

By Paola Hernández
Nicolas Maduro, the dictator and president of Venezuela, sat down for an interview and claimed that Guyana and the UK are mocking him as the Essequibo territorial dispute continies.
Venezuela Says Troops Will Remain Deployed Until British Warship Leaves Guyana

Venezuela Says Troops Will Remain Deployed Until British Warship Leaves Guyana

By Paola Hernández
The tensions between Venezuela and its smaller and weaker neighbor, Guyana, continue to mount, as President Nicolas Maduro has deployed nearly 6,000 troops as a response to the UK sending a British warship.
Mexico, Venezuela Begin Repatriation Flights for Migrants Amid Pressure From Biden Administration

Mexico, Venezuela Begin Repatriation Flights for Migrants Amid Pressure From Biden Administration

By Paola Hernández
As part of its effort to curb the migrant crisis, the Biden Administration has pressured Mexico and Venezuela to restart repatriation flights... and has worked.
Venezuela Vs. Guyana Dispute: Brazil Expresses Concern as Venezuela Holds Naval Exercises Amid Essequibo Dispute

Venezuela Vs. Guyana Dispute: Brazil Expresses Concern as Venezuela Holds Naval Exercises Amid Essequibo Dispute

By Paola Hernández
The neighbors bordering Guyana and Venezuela are now expressing concern as the two South American countries's dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region continues.
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