Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice, closely aligned with President Nicolás Maduro, ruled on Thursday that he won the controversial presidential election held on July 28, despite substantial evidence suggesting that his opponent secured the majority of the votes....
Maduro Tightens Grip on Power Despite Election Controversy
In a tense post-election atmosphere, Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro is refusing to step down despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud. Maduro, declared the winner by the National Electoral Commission in the July 28 presidential race, has yet to release...
Venezuelan Citizens Protest Against Maduro in Aruba
Oranjestad, Aruba — Over the weekend, Venezuelan citizens living in Aruba took to the streets in protest against President Nicolas Maduro's refusal to accept defeat in the recent elections held on July 28th. The protest was part of a series of demonstrations by...
Putin Extends Invitation to Maduro for BRICS+ Summit in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially invited Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to attend the BRICS+ meeting scheduled to take place in Kazan, Russia, from October 23 to 24, 2024. The invitation underscores Russia's commitment to strengthening ties with...
U.S. Signals Support for Opposition in Venezuelan Election Dispute
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...