A Philosopher Enters the Electoral Battle Against Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela María Corina Machado says Professor Corina Yaris will replace her as the presidential candidate of the main opposition alliance Latin Times · Mar 22, 2024
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 · Mar 21, 2024
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 Latin Times · Mar 20, 2024
U.S. Intelligence Expects Maduro to Remain in Power After Venezuela's Contentious Elections An unclassified report says the leader is unlikely to lose given his "control of state institutions that influence the electoral process," among other reasons Latin Times · Mar 14, 2024
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 Latin Times · Mar 12, 2024
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... Top News · Mar 8, 2024
Venezuelan Elections Set for July 28 But Many Questions Still Remain The announcement fails to clarify if banned opposition candidates are allowed to take part or if international observers will be allowed to monitor election Latin Times · Mar 6, 2024
Maduro Administration Proposes Multiple Dates for Presidential Elections in Venezuela Throughout the Year Options range from mid-April to early December. An agreement reached with the opposition determined they should be held in the second half of the year Latin Times · Feb 29, 2024
Venezuela Follows Through with Threat and Stops Deportation Flights from U.S. and Mexico The cooperation was key for the Biden administration to stem the flow of migrants to its southern border Latin Times · Feb 23, 2024
Repression in Venezuela intensifying ahead of elections, rights groups say Fears Maduro government is trying to shut down scrutiny after lawyer is arrested and UN human rights office shut down The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024
Venezuelan Government Detains Human Rights Activist and Accuses her of Plotting to Kill Maduro Prosecutor General Tarek William Saab said Rocío San Miguel was involved in a "conspiracy scheme" with that purpose Latin Times · Feb 12, 2024
Venezuela's Maduro Says his Party Will Win This Year's Elections "One Way or the Other" The country's political scene has been further shaken up during these past weeks as the main opposition leader continues to be banned from running Latin Times · Feb 5, 2024
What Is 'Money Badger'? The U.S. Secret Operation to Build Drug-Trafficking Cases Against Venezuelan Leaders According to media reports, authorities knew from the beginning that the actions were arguably violating international law Latin Times · Feb 1, 2024
Ecuadorian President Anticipates He Won't Recognize the Results of the Venezuelan Elections Daniel Noboa said the elections, set to take place this year but still without a clear date, "won't be free" Latin Times · Jan 31, 2024
Top News · Jan 31, 2024 Venezuela's Presidential Election Faces Uncertainty Amid Controversial Ban The Venezuelan government's actions, including blocking presidential candidates and arresting opponents, raise concerns about the democracy of the upcoming...
Top News · Jan 30, 2024 US Pulls Back Sanctions Relief on Venezuela Following Court Decision The U.S. government has pulled back part of the sanctions relief granted to Venezuela after the country's highest court blocked an opposition leader's pres...
Latin Times · Jan 29, 2024 U.S. to Restore Venezuela Oil Sanctions if María Corina Machado Remains Banned from Presidential Race The country's top court ruled last week that the opposition's top candidate can't compete in elections until 2036
Top News · Jan 28, 2024 U.S. Criticizes Venezuela Court's Block on Presidential Candidate The U.S. government and international leaders condemn the decision by Venezuela's highest court to block opposition leader María Corina Machado's president...
The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2023 US-Venezuela prisoner swap includes notorious key ally of Nicolás Maduro Ten Americans were released in the deal, but critics say release of Alex Saab shows that corrupt Venezuelan officials enjoy impunity
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Venezuela's attorney general opens investigation against opposition presidential primary organizers Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has announced a criminal investigation into organizers of a presidential primary election held over the weekend
The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2023 ‘Their last hope’: can a political challenger in Venezuela pull the country out of chaos? María Corina Machado is leading the charge against Nicolás Maduro’s presidency as opponents look to elections in 2024
The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2023 US and Venezuela set to agree deal on sanctions relief and open elections Reports say announcement likely on Tuesday that would allow Maduro opponents to run and oil sanctions to be lifted
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 Guatemala prosecutor suspends party of anti-corruption election candidate Prosecutor suspends Movimiento Semilla after Bernardo Arévalo unexpectedly reached second round
Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2023 Venezuela opposition leader Machado banned from public office for 15 years Venezuela barred opposition leader María Corina Machado from running in upcoming elections, causing more tension in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential vote.