Maduro, Venezuela

Maduro Cranks Up Venezuela Repression, Drawing Neighbor’s Rebuke
Venezuela’s government has unleashed a fresh wave of repression as the opposition plans nationwide protests to denounce Nicolás Maduro’s inauguration as president this week.
Maduro Claims 'Senior' US Officials Arrested In Venezuela
Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro claimed Wednesday that two senior US officials were among seven foreign "mercenaries" arrested days before his swearing-in for a third term widely viewed as illegitimate.
Venezuela on tenterhooks ahead of rival protests, Maduro swearing-in
Venezuela is on tenterhooks as it braces for pro- and anti-government protests Thursday -- the eve of President Nicolas Maduro's swearing-in for a third term rejected by the opposition and much of the international community as illegitimate.
Maduro Ratchets Up Repression Ahead of Inauguration in Venezuela
Venezuela’s government has unleashed a fresh wave of repression as the opposition plans nationwide protests to denounce Nicolás Maduro’s inauguration as president this week.
Venezuela's Maduro says 2 US citizens arrested, branded as 'mercenaries'
Two U.S. citizens have been arrested in Venezuela, part of a group of seven whom President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday branded as "mercenaries" in the latest roundup ahead of the embattled leader's expected inauguration to a new term later this week.
2 Americans arrested in Venezuela on eve of Maduro inauguration over ‘terrorism’ claims
Two Americans have been arrested in Venezuela, with President Nicolas Maduro claiming the charges relate to an intent to ...
Venezuela's ultimate political survivor faces his toughest challenge yet
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Friday will face more international rebuke than at any time in his 12 years in power.
What's going on in Venezuela? Dueling presidential inaugurations expected Friday
MIAMI - As Venezuela approaches January 10, a pivotal day in its history, tensions are mounting over a disputed presidential ...
How Venezuela’s political newcomer became an opposition leader who says it’s his turn to rule
Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of Venezuelans. They want to call him president. He believes he won ...
Venezuela's opposition decry arrests ahead of anti-Maduro protests
Venezuelan opposition parties and NGOs decried the arrests of a prominent press freedom activist and a well-known opposition ...
Venezuela’s military could desert Maduro after Syrian ally’s fall, opposition leader says
Syria had experienced 13 years of civil war and splintered into religious and ethnic factions before the regime fell. While ...
More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday, while hundreds of government opponents arrested ...
Opponents Decry Venezuela Crackdown Ahead Of Maduro Swearing-in
Opponents of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday decried a worsening crackdown 48 hours before he is to be sworn ...
Maduro sends soldiers into streets of Venezuela as key date nears in troubled nation
Fearing that opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez will return to Venezuela this week as promised, strongman Nicolás Maduro has ...
Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
Venezuela’s exiled opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has urged the Venezuelan military to recognize him as their ...
How much of a threat does Venezuela’s exiled opposition pose to the rule of Nicolás Maduro?
As Venezuela’s strongman leader prepares to be sworn in as president, the country’s opposition vows to fight on.
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How Trump’s Administration Could Reshape Venezuela’s Criminal Landscape
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration, a key question has emerged: what impact will his ...