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Who is Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuela's new opposition candidate set to challenge Maduro

The little-known former ambassador was among the few allowed to sign up as a candidate for the July elections

Latin Times

Banned Venezuela Opposition Leader Insists She Is 'Plan A'

She has been banned from taking part in the July presidential election, but Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado keeps campaigning, refusing to settle for a backup plan.

International Business Times

US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns

Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made promised electoral reforms.

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US To Reimpose Oil Sanctions On Venezuela: Officials

The United States is to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas Maduro's government continued its "repression" of opponents, US officials said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Venezuelan Leader Maduro Responds to Biden: 'If You Don't Want, I Don't Want'

"We're not a gringo colony. No one is going to stop us, gringos," said Maduro following the news

Latin Times

U.S. to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela due to 'lack of progress' on free and fair elections

The measures are set to be reimposed on April 18

Latin Times

U.S. and Venezuelan Representatives Meet in Mexico as Sanctions Deadline Approaches Rapidly

Representatives from both governments secretly met this week to discuss Venezuela's elections. The U.S. continues to ponder on whether to reimpose sanctions.

Latin Times

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Warns She Could Face Detention Under Controversial 'Fascism' Law

María Corina Machado said that, if passed, the law could be used to "forcefully disappear" her and her team

Latin Times

Venezuela Introduces Law Against 'Fascism'; Critics Say It's Aimed at Crushing Dissent

The law, introduced by the government party, seeks to establish "means to preserve the public calm and the democratic exercise of the popular will"

Latin Times

Venezuela's Machado Urges International Pressure Over Elections

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Friday urged the international community to heap more pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government to allow her coalition's chosen candidate to take part in July elections.

International Business Times

Lula, Macron Condemn Blocking Of Venezuela Opposition Candidate

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit out at Venezuela over the exclusion of a key opposition candidate from July elections.

International Business Times

Venezuela Opposition Faces Split, A Boon For Maduro

Forced to discard its most popular election candidate, and then a proxy, Venezuela's opposition unity is now on the verge of crumbling ahead of July presidential elections.

International Business Times

Venezuelan Opposition Registers Unknown Poll Contender After Obstacles

Latin Times

Venezuela's Maduro Has 'Chosen' Poll Rivals: Banned Contender

Venezuela's main opposition leader said Tuesday that President Nicolas Maduro had "chosen" his poll rivals after key contenders were blocked from running in the July presidential election.

International Business Times

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Venezuela's Maduro Files Election Candidacy, Opposition Coalition Blocked

Once the midnight nomination deadline lapsed, the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD) said it had not been able to officially register its candidate.

International Business Times

Last Shot For Venezuela Opposition To Register Presidential Candidate

Venezuela's embattled opposition faces a last-ditch bid to register a candidate for July's presidential election on Monday, after accusing President Nicolas Maduro's government of blocking yet another aspirant.

International Business Times

Venezuela Opposition Leader Slams 'Maneuver' To Block Candidate

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, banned from standing in this summer's presidential election, denounced on Saturday what she called a "maneuver" by the government to block her chosen representative from registering as a candidate.

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Venezuela Opposition Leader Machado Chooses Successor For Presidency

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado selects Corina Yoris as successor for presidential elections, aiming to challenge ruling party and bring ...

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International Business Times

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Picks Proxy To Challenge Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Friday tapped a university professor as her stand-in to run in the July 28 election against President Nicolas Maduro.

International Business Times

Venezuela Faces Criticism Over Arrests Ahead Of Vote

Venezuela on Thursday faced a rising tide of international criticism over its arrest of two top aides to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a rival to President Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times

María Corina Machado Accuses Maduro Regime of 'Brutal Repression' as Campaign Leaders Are Arrested

The presidential hopeful says the arrests show the government's "deep-seated weakness"

Latin Times

UN Independent Mission Alerts About Resurgence of Violent Repression in Venezuela

The UN also warned of "serious difficulties" in ensuring the reliability of the upcoming presidential elections

International Business Times

Venezuela's Maduro Accepts Party Nomination, Will Seek Third Term

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro will seek a third term in July 28 elections after 11 years in office marked by sanctions, economic collapse and accusations of widespread repression.

International Business Times

'Stronger Than Ever,' Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Refuses To Yield

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is pushing forward on the presidential campaign trail, traversing the country to energize supporters despite having little chance of overcoming the hurdles the state has placed in her way.

Latin Times

Cracks Emerge Within Venezuelan Opposition Over Strategy to Unseat Maduro at Presidential Elections

Henrique Capriles called for "an alternative" to the candidacy of María Corina Machado, who won a primary election but is banned from running

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