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Venezuelan Presidential Opposition Candidate Seeks Asylum In Spain
The Venezuelan government said Saturday that opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who disputed President Nicolas Maduro’s…
Venezuela Reports Power Failure Across Country
A blackout put most of Venezuela into darkness early Friday morning, according to Communications Minister Freddy…
Venezuela Charges Four Journalists With ‘Terrorism’
Venezuelan authorities have accused four journalists with “terrorism” after arresting them amid the country’s post-election upheaval,…
Fresh Protests Loom In Venezuela In Wake Of Disputed Vote
Security forces had fired tear gas and rubber bullets Monday at angry protesters who claimed the…
China Congratulates Venezuela’s Maduro On Re-Election
China congratulated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on his re-election on Monday, following a referendum in which…
Maduro Wins Venezuela Presidential Election, Opposition Rejects Result
Nicolas Maduro was named the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election on Sunday, but the opposition and…
Venezuela Suspends UN Rights Office, Expels Staff
Venezuela’s foreign minister announced Thursday that he had chosen to “suspend the activities” of the UN…
Black Venezuelans Mark Emancipation of Ancestors with Colourful Festival
This week, revelers all around Venezuela celebrated the Feast of the Holy Innocents in vibrant attire.…
EU Sees Asylum Requests Jump 28% So Far In 2023
According to official numbers released Tuesday, the number of migrants filing asylum claims in the EU…
Venezuela’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Homosexuality in Armed Forces
The Supreme Court of Venezuela has overturned a contentious item of the military justice code…