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Venezuela election: Maduro’s regime is crumbling, but he will not give up without a fight

Venezuela is poised for a historic vote on Sunday, July 28 that could bring the 11-year reign of the country’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, to an end – and with it, the widespread sense of hopelessness that has sparked a mass exodus from the country.

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Forced to emigrate, Venezuelans living abroad hope for change — and to eventually return home

The prolonged economic and political instability in Venezuela has forced millions of Venezuelans to leave over the past decade, quashing many of their dreams and leaving many wondering if they’ll ever return to what was once South America’s most prosperous country

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Religious Landscape In Venezuela: A Comprehensive Overview

Explore Venezuela's diverse religious tapestry, political intersections, and faith-based community initiatives amidst economic challenges.

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Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is working hard to shore up the loyalty of the armed forces and keep top commanders in line, days ahead of a hotly disputed election that threatens the self-proclaimed socialist's hold on power

The Independent UK

Tensions rise in Guyana as Maduro uses border dispute to build support ahead of Venezuela poll

An old territorial claim to part of Guyana rich in oil and gold has proved useful for Hugo Chávez’s successor. But the land grab has sparked outrage among the Guyanese

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelan opposition urges military to accept the presidential election's outcome

The military has a large role in the country's civic and political landscape and is largely loyal to the Maduro government

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Could Venezuela’s softly-spoken opposition newcomer end 25 years of Chavismo?

Hopes rise that Edmundo González Urrutia can beat Nicolas Maduro on 28 July and lead the country out of a wretched decade

The Guardian - US

Venezuela's Maduro considers further embracing authoritarianism to stay in power

An analysis by International Crisis Group showed that Chavismo is committed to staying in power

Latin Times

Most Venezuelan polling centers at risk of manipulation at the elections, study shows

A report by sociologist Héctor Briceño says that 86% of all centers are at some sort of risk

Latin Times

The different tactics Venezuela's Maduro could use to remain in power despite losing the elections

An analysis piece has cast doubt on the possibility that Maduro, a seasoned political strategist, will graciously allow a clean contest and leave office should he lose

Latin Times

Is Javier Milei Making Argentina Great Again?

The new Argentine president is popular with American libertarians, but his record at home looks increasingly populist and authoritarian.

Reason

Who Best Chronicles the Absurd Reality of Venezuelan Politics? A Giant Manic-Depressive Rodent

Diosdado Cabello, Nicolás Maduro's right-hand man, is threatening retribution against the satirical website.

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Venezuela's Presidential Election: Maduro Faces Limited Opposition

Get insights into Venezuela's upcoming one-sided presidential election and the challenges faced by opposition candidates. Follow AP's coverage of Latin Ame...

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The Bukele Model Means Security Without Liberty

El Salvador stands at a crossroads between popular sentiment and adherence to constitutional principles.

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Venezuela's leftist leader Maduro makes a play for evangelical voters

Evangelical Christians are often courted by right-wing politicians. But in Venezuela, left-wing President Nicolás Maduro is trying to secure the church's support in the run-up to elections.

The Independent UK

With patriotic reggaeton and videos, Venezuela's government fans territorial dispute with Guyana

Venezuelan textbooks contain maps of the region in which students learn to quickly point out their homeland as well as neighboring Colombia, Brazil and Guyana

Reason

Is Javier Milei's Movement in Argentina a Cult of Personality in the Name of Liberty?

The stakes are high for this weekend's presidential election.

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Was the Radical Left Correct About the IMF and World Bank?

Alex Gladstein on how "monetary colonialism" has crippled the Third World

The Independent UK

Ex-Venezuelan spy chief pleads not guilty to charges alleging he flooded US with drugs

A former Venezuelan spy chief and longtime adviser to the country’s late leader Hugo Chávez has pleaded not guilty to decade-old drug trafficking charges, a day after his extradition from Spain

The Independent UK

Ex-Venezuelan spy chief Carvajal is extradited from Spain to US on drug trafficking charges

Venezuela’s former spy chief, retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal, is being extradited from Spain to New York to face drug trafficking charges

The Independent UK

Venezuela government's ban on longtime foe draws attention to the opposition's presidential primary

Maria Corina Machado has been a longtime foe of Venezuela’s government, and not exactly a unifying figure for its critics

The Independent UK

Iran's president begins Latin America tour with stop in Venezuela

In his first visit to Latin America, Iran’s hardline president has met with his Venezuelan counterpart and declared both countries have “a common enemy,” alluding to the United States

The Independent UK

Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela's powerful leader

Leaders of Venezuela’s fractured opposition are shaking voters’ hands and promising — yet again — that they will defeat President Nicolás Maduro at the ballot box

The Week

Inside Venezuela’s oil corruption scandal

Dozens of business figures and politicians have been arrested so far this year in a £17bn corruption scandal that has rocked Venezuela and its state-run oil company.

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