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Is Venezuela's Maduro struggling to maintain military support ahead of the country's elections?

As tensions across the country loom large, some reports are claiming that to be the case

Latin Times

‘Real enthusiasm’: Venezuela’s opposition may be on the cusp of unseating Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is vying for a third term in Sunday’s presidential election after being in power for more than a decade. But weakened by economic crisis and a deteriorating security situation, Hugo Chavez's chosen successor is trailing in polls against opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who is looking…

France 24

Tense Venezuela Enters Final Day Of Election Campaign

A fraught election campaign closes Thursday in Venezuela, mired in uncertainty with President Nicolas Maduro having warned of a "bloodbath" if he loses -- which polls say is likely.

International Business Times

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Venezuela Cancels Invitation To Argentina's Ex-president To Observe Vote

Maduro is seeking a third six-year term with the opposition polling far in the lead despite what is being seen as a campaign of intimidation and persecution.

Latin Times

'Yes We Can!' Venezuela's Machado Beats Opposition Drum In Face Of Threats

Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, barred by the regime from contesting Sunday's presidential election but tirelessly campaigning for her stand-in, gets mobbed by adoring supporters wherever she goes.

International Business Times

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

Amid Fears Of Foul Play, Venezuela Girds For Uncertain Election

Uncertainty is hanging over Venezuela as it prepares for presidential elections next Sunday that many fear incumbent Nicolas Maduro will attempt to steal from the opposition candidate outshining him in polls.

International Business Times

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Venezuela's Opposition Candidate Gonzalez Urrutia: From Placeholder To Pointman

Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, a soft-spoken grandfather who eschews the spotlight, is the Venezuelan opposition's hope for unseating strongman Nicolas Maduro in July 28 presidential elections.

International Business Times

Venezuela's top opposition leader claims Maduro cronies cut her van's brakes ahead of the elections

María Corina Machado said hers and other cars were also vandalized. Government agents also surrounded the area in which they spent the night

Latin Times

Venezuela Opposition Leader's Security Chief Arrested Before Election

Venezuela detains opposition leader's security head, sparking allegations of repression before upcoming election. Ongoing political tensions and obstacles ...

Top News

Security chief of Venezuelan opposition leader Machado arrested days before election

María Corina Machado's party announced that government officials forcibly entered Milciades Ávila's residence. Such events have increased as the elections near

Latin Times

Venezuelan opposition demands Maduro negotiate an orderly transition if they win the elections

Top leader María Corina Machado expressed confidence in achieving victory less than three weeks from the elections

Latin Times

Venezuelan Election Campaign Opens Amid Persecution Claims

Campaigning for July 28 presidential elections officially opened in Venezuela amid great uncertainty Thursday, with incumbent Nicolas Maduro accused of political persecution.

International Business Times

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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

International Business Times

Venezuela Opposition Hold Defiant Rally One Month Before Election

The lights of several thousand mobile phones illuminated a main boulevard of Venezuela's San Cristobal city in a euphoric welcome to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, one month ahead of a deeply contentious presidential election.

International Business Times

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Denounces 37 Arrests Of Activists This Year

Thirty-seven political and social activists have been detained in Venezuela in the runup to July 28 elections in which Nicolas Maduro will seek a third, consecutive presidential term, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Monday.

International Business Times

Venezuela Withdraws Invitation To EU To Observe July Vote

Venezuela said Tuesday it has withdrawn an invitation to the European Union to observe its July presidential election, accusing the bloc of "interventionist practices" through sanctions.

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How Venezuela's opposition candidate is envisioning a transition of power with Maduro if he wins the elections

Edmundo González Urrutia revealed that there are already ongoing negotiations with the government and highlighted the role of the international community

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Venezuelan Opposition Rallying Behind Presidential Candidate Replacement

María Corina Machado supports Edmundo González Urrutia in Venezuelan election despite facing challenges. Opposition seeks change in the midst of crisis.

Latin Times

The Venezuelan opposition might win the elections, but a transition of power is far from guaranteed

For the first time in more than a decade, Venezuela will be holding competitive elections. Nevertheless, hesitation on a possible transition of power remains

Latin Times

Venezuela opposition leader advocates for guarantees to facilitate Maduro government's departure from power

Manuel Rosales, criticized by some in the opposition for his willingness to negotiate with Maduro, said this is key to ensure an eventual transition of power

Latin Times

Venezuelan government labels new opposition presidential choice as 'the candidate of imperialism'

Diosdado Cabello, a senior figure of the Maduro government, said that the Venezuelan people "know who the enemy is"

International Business Times

Time For 'Democratic Transition' In Venezuela: Opposition Candidate To AFP

Little-known Venezuelan diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the consensus opposition candidate picked to confront President Nicolas Maduro in July elections, told AFP Wednesday it was time for a "peaceful, democratic transition."

Latin Times

Venezuelan opposition hits a new hurdle as government-friendly court reviews challenges to candidate's party

Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia rose as the coalition candidate after the first candidates were banned. The focus is now on whether the party will be deemed faulted

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