U.S. warns Venezuelan government over electoral delays: 'Our patience is running out' White House spokesman John Kirby urged electoral authorities to "come clean and release the full, detailed data" Latin Times · Jul 31, 2024
Florida Rep. Salazar warns Maduro that 'U.S. will impart swift justice' if opposition leaders are detained The lawmaker has been closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela and been vocal about denouncing the electoral fraud Latin Times · Jul 31, 2024
Venezuelan Opposition Claims Victory Over President Maduro Opposition coalition claims victory in Venezuela's election, raising hopes and doubts amid political tensions. Top News · Jul 30, 2024
President of Venezuela's National Journalist's Association speaks out on censorship as Sunday's elections loom "There's a clear intention to generate informational obscurantism," Tinedo Guía said in an interview with the Latin Times Latin Times · Jul 26, 2024
Venezuela's Presidential Election Could Determine Future Migration Patterns Venezuela's pivotal election looms as opposition unites behind candidate González. Emigration concerns rise amidst calls for Venezuelans abroad to return. Top News · Jul 26, 2024
Venezuelans report blocked access to news outlets days away from the presidential elections At least five sites have been blocked. Human rights organizations demand the government respect the people's right to access to information Latin Times · Jul 23, 2024
Colombia increases military presence at Venezuelan border as electoral tensions build The measure comes as a way to prevent potential conflict from spilling over into the neighboring country, as the opposition has an actual shot at winning Latin Times · Jul 23, 2024
A group headed by four ex-Latin American presidents will observe upcoming Venezuelan elections The group includes former Mexican president Vicente Fox Latin Times · Jul 23, 2024
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 · Jul 11, 2024
Two thirds of Venezuelans want the country to go in a new direction, poll shows A similar amount said they are very likely to go to the polls in the July 28 presidential elections Latin Times · Jun 25, 2024
U.S. rejects Venezuela detentions; Maduro minister calls criticism a "vulgar obsession" Brian Nichols, a top U.S. official, had expressed concern about recent developments in the run-up to the July 28 presidential election. Latin Times · Jun 19, 2024
Marco Rubio calls Biden 'naïve' and claims he's 'appeasing Venezuela's regime' ahead of elections The Republican senator from Florida, one of Trump's potential VP picks, heavily criticized the president's foreign policy regarding the Caribbean country Latin Times · Jun 18, 2024
G7 countries criticize Venezuelan government's withdrawal of invitation to EU to oversee elections "We are deeply concerned about the opposition's rights with regards to the electoral process," its members said regarding the decision by the Maduro government Latin Times · Jun 14, 2024
Maduro government reportedly sending undercover propagandists with U.S. flags to opposition rallies The government repeatedly claims the opposition has been coopted by American interests Latin Times · Jun 7, 2024
Latin Times · Jun 6, 2024 Venezuelan opposition urges U.S. to stop auction of Citgo, the country's largest foreign asset Opposition members fear Nicolas Maduro could blame them for Citgo's loss and gain a political edge as the elections approach
Latin Times · May 31, 2024 Colombia won't have an oversight mission in Venezuela's elections either The news comes after the Maduro government withdrew an invitation to the EU to do so
Latin Times · May 30, 2024 Venezuelan opposition demands the government reinstates invitation to EU to oversee the elections "This arbitrary decision only adds to the evidence of Maduro's fear to qualified and credible election oversight," said the office of candidate Edmundo González
Latin Times · May 27, 2024 Colombia drafts agreement to ensure peaceful transition after Venezuelan elections The goal is for the government and the opposition to agree to its premise and specify that the losing faction won't face political persecution
Latin Times · May 24, 2024 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
Latin Times · May 13, 2024 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 · May 13, 2024 Venezuela denies safe passage to opposition members in Argentine embassy Six people with ties to opposition leader María Corina Machado are seeking to leave the country, but the Venezuelan foreign ministry has rejected all petitions
Latin Times · May 12, 2024 Venezuelan army deploys armored vehicles at the Guyanese border following U.S. drills An army general posted a video showing the building of a makeshift bridge used to take the vehicles closer to the border
Latin Times · May 6, 2024 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 · Apr 30, 2024 UN office denounces increase of enforced disappearances in Venezuela as elections loom The committee on enforced disappearances described an "alarming increase" of such cases in the South American country
Latin Times · Apr 26, 2024 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"