Venezuela, Maduro

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 figure, among others, ahead of planned protests against Friday's inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term.
Venezuela's 'colectivos' ready to pounce as opposition plans protest
Venezuela's 'colectivos,' groups of armed civilian volunteers accused of committing violence on behalf of Nicolás Maduro's pariah regime, are poised to pounce on opposition protests.
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.
Venezuela's Maduro says two US citizens arrested among group of 'mercenaries'
Two U.S. citizens have been arrested in Venezuela, part of a group of seven who 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.
Tensions mount in Venezuela ahead of Maduro swearing-in
Venezuela's embattled opposition on Monday vowed to overcome "fear" and thwart President Nicolas Maduro's plans to be sworn in for another term, with defiant leaders renewing calls for mass protests and visiting the White House to rally international support.
Caracas Vows To Arrest Opposition's Gonzalez Urrutia If 'Sets Foot' In Venezuela
Tension mounted in Venezuela Monday ahead of strongman Nicolas Maduro's swearing-in ceremony, with Caracas vowing to arrest exiled opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia if he returns to the country.
Venezuelan opposition leader's son-in-law kidnapped in Caracas ahead of Maduro inauguration
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who asserts victory in last year's presidential election against President Nicolás Maduro, reported on January 7 that his son-in-law was kidnapped in the capital.

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Venezuela detains 3 Ukrainians, accuses them of 'terror' plot
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced the detention of three Ukrainians days before his inauguration, calling them ...
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What to know about Venezuela's upcoming presidential inauguration
The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, when the ruling party-controlled congress will host a ...
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Venezuela Inauguration Gonzalez
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez ride atop a truck during a protest against ...
Venezuela's Maduro: 11 Years Of Clinging To Power
A recap of key events since Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took office in 2013, clinging to power despite two successive reelections widely rejected as neither free nor fair: ...
Venezuela opposition leader meets with Biden, speaks to Trump advisor
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who says he won a July presidential election and is recognized by multiple ...
Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law was kidnapped in Caracas
González said his son-in-law, Rafael Tudares, was kidnapped while on his way to drop off his two grandchildren at a school in ...
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NPR photos around the world that moved us in 2024
There have been touching moments — sometimes away from the headlines, and the front lines — that have moved the world this ...
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Venezuela arrests Ukrainians, Americans, and Colombians ahead of dictator Maduro's inauguration
Following a highly disputed presidential election in Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro's regime has intensified its crackdown on political opposition and foreign nationals. The election, held on July 28, 2024 ...