Nicolas Maduro
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U.S. calls Venezuela opposition leader ‘president-elect’ after disputed voteU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recognized González in a post on X in which he also demanded “respect for the will” of Venezuelan voters.WorldNov 19
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Venezuela moves Christmas to Oct. 1, President Nicolás Maduro decreesVenezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro announced the premature holiday over five weeks after a highly contested presidential election in the country.WorldSep 4
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U.S. seizes Venezuelan president’s plane, says it was purchased illegallyThe plane used by Nicolas Maduro was seized in the Dominican Republic and transferred to the custody of federal officials in Florida, the U.S. Justice Department said.WorldSep 2
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Venezuela election: Opposition rejects Brazil’s call to redo disputed voteBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Nicolás Maduro, who claims he won last month's election, could call for a new vote “if he has good sense.”WorldAug 15
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Venezuelans head to polls in election that may end Maduro’s powerWhether it is President Nicolás Maduro who is chosen, or his main opponent, retired diplomat Edmundo González, the election will have ripple effects throughout the Americas.PoliticsJul 28
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U.S. to temporarily suspend Venezuela oil sanctions in response to election dealTuesday's agreement came just days before the opposition holds a primary to pick its candidate for the 2024 presidential election against President Nicolas Maduro's administration.WorldOct 18, 2023
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Venezuela’s government, opposition agree to conditions for upcoming electionsThe partial agreement is expected to trigger some relief from economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government on President Nicolas Maduro's administration.WorldOct 17, 2023
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Venezuela frees 7 imprisoned Americans in exchange for 2 U.S. prisonersVenezuela has freed seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the United States releasing two nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife.WorldOct 1, 2022
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International Criminal Court prosecutor to open probe into Venezuela governmentThe ICC has said there may be reason to believe officials in Nicolas Maduro's government have committed crimes against humanity, after investigating since 2018.WorldNov 3, 2021
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Venezuela halts negotiations after Maduro’s ally extradited to U.S.The announcement capped a tumultuous day that saw businessman Alex Saab placed on a U.S.-bound plane in Cape Verde after a 16-month fight by President Maduro and his allies.PoliticsOct 16, 2021
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