The U.S. is poised to recognize Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election, challenging Nicolas Maduro's claim of victory. Brian Nichols, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, cited "overwhelming evidence" that...
OAS Declares Venezuelan Election Results Unreliable
The Organization of American States' (OAS) election observation department announced on Tuesday that it cannot recognize the results declared by Venezuela's national electoral council (CNE), which proclaimed President Nicolas Maduro the winner of Sunday's contested...
Protests Erupt in Venezuela Amid Controversy Over Maduro’s Victory
Protests erupted across Venezuela on Monday after the country’s electoral authority declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential election, amid widespread accusations of electoral fraud. In the capital, Caracas, security forces deployed tear gas to disperse...
Venezuelan Opposition Claims Proof of Victory Over President Maduro in Disputed Election
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González declared on Monday that his campaign possesses evidence proving his victory in the recent presidential election, despite authorities announcing President Nicolás Maduro as the winner. González and opposition leader...
Venezuela’s Opposition Bets Maduro Has Miscalculated This Time
Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado has faced numerous obstacles in her campaign to unseat long-ruling authoritarian president Nicolás Maduro. The latest challenge involved indigenous protesters blocking the highway to Maracaibo, where Machado's...
President Maduro Seeks Support from Pentecostal Churches for Venezuelan Elections
As Venezuela heads to the polls on Sunday for presidential elections, President Nicolás Maduro is turning to an unlikely ally: the Pentecostal churches. While Pentecostal congregations across Latin America often support right-wing politicians, in Venezuela, the...
Maduro Rival Vows Inclusive Governance Ahead of Venezuelan Election
Edmundo González Urrutia, a retired diplomat, is leading the polls in Venezuela’s upcoming presidential election on July 28, promising a government for all citizens, including supporters of incumbent Nicolás Maduro. Despite never having run for office, González has...
Venezuelan Presidential Ballot Raises Concerns with Maduro’s 13-Time Appearance
In Venezuela's upcoming presidential election on July 28, incumbent Nicolás Maduro appears on the ballot 13 times, representing multiple political groups, making his image the most prominent among the 38 photos of candidates. The ballot's layout features Maduro in the...
Maduro Played Leading Role in Venezuelan Drug Cartel, Indictment Reveals
A newly unsealed federal indictment reveals that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro played a significant role in the operations of the Cartel de Los Soles, far beyond previous estimates. The indictment, presented in a New York federal court, details Maduro's rise...
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Warns Only Massive Fraud Can Prevent Victory
Venezuela’s prominent opposition leader, María Corina Machado, is vigorously campaigning for the upcoming presidential election on July 28, despite being banned from standing for president, restricted from domestic flights, and facing restaurant closures if they serve...