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Venezuela's Ruling Party Wins Supermajority in Contested Parliamentary Elections

Venezuela's May 25th parliamentary elections saw the ruling party maintain its supermajority, with the opposition boycotting the vote and the addition of 8 seats representing the contested Guayana Esequiba region, despite an International Court of Justice ruling against it.

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Monedero Backs Venezuela's Elections Amidst Esequibo Dispute and Allegations

Spanish political observer Juan Carlos Monedero, facing sexual harassment allegations in Spain, supports Venezuela's upcoming regional and parliamentary elections, which include voting on the disputed Esequibo territory with Guyana, challenging Guyana and its allies while ignoring ongoing human righ...

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US Supports Venezuelan Opposition After Maduro Regime Crackdown

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuelan opposition leaders released from a 13-month siege in the Argentinan embassy in Caracas, following a Maduro regime crackdown that included the arrest of Juan Pablo Guanipa and over 70 others ahead of the upcoming elections. The release involved a ...

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Venezuela Arrests Opposition Leader Guanipa on Terrorism Charges

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello arrested opposition leader Roberto Guanipa on terrorism charges, seizing evidence including phones, a laptop, and claiming the discovery of a plot to sabotage the upcoming elections; 70 others were also arrested, including foreign nationals.

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Venezuela: Key Opposition Figure Arrested Amidst Pre-Election Crackdown

On January 9th, Venezuelan authorities arrested Juan Pablo Guanipa, a leading opposition figure, amidst a wave of repression targeting approximately 70 opposition members, activists, and journalists ahead of the upcoming elections on January 10th, according to government officials and opposition lea...

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Venezuela's Economic Collapse and Authoritarian Rule

In a recent interview, Edgardo Lander described Venezuela's dire situation: 80% live in poverty, the minimum wage is $3, and oil production has plummeted to 1 million barrels daily from 3.3 million, causing a severe economic crisis exacerbated by government corruption and US sanctions.

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Venezuela's Regional Elections: Boycott Fuels Maduro's Expected Victory

Venezuela holds regional elections on May 28th, deploying over 400,000 security forces amid an opposition boycott led by Maria Corina Machado, following the arrest of Juan Pablo Guanipa on terrorism charges, amidst a territorial dispute with Guyana over the oil-rich Essequibo region.

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Low Voter Turnout Expected in Venezuela's Upcoming Elections

Venezuela's upcoming May 25th elections are characterized by widespread apathy due to economic hardship, past electoral irregularities, and post-election repression, with only around 17.5% of the population expected to vote, significantly favoring the ruling party.

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Venezuela Opposition Figure Arrested Ahead of Elections

Venezuela's opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested on "terrorism" charges Friday, sparking international concern ahead of weekend parliamentary elections; the arrest is part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures following a disputed presidential election in July 2024, resulting in ...

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Venezuelan Researchers Race to Save Endangered Orinoco Crocodiles

The Venezuelan Crocodile Specialist Group (GECV) is saving the endangered Orinoco crocodile by raising around 200 young crocodiles annually in captivity before releasing them into protected areas of the Orinoco River, combating decades of poaching and habitat loss that have reduced the wild populati...

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Arrested Ahead of Elections

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested two days before elections, accused by the government of leading a plot to sabotage the vote; over 50 others, including foreigners, have also been detained.

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Venezuela Arrests Over 50 Alleged Mercenaries Ahead of Elections

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the arrest of over 50 alleged mercenaries planning to disrupt the May 25th legislative and gubernatorial elections, leading to increased border security measures and the closure of airspace with Colombia. The opposition is boycotting the elections, which...

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