Venezuela politics
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Venezuela’s Maduro set to extend grip on power as party prepares to take congressMaduro's allies swept legislative elections last month boycotted by the opposition and denounced as a sham by the U.S., the European Union and several other foreign governments.PoliticsJan 5
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Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders takeover of opposition party founded by GuaidoThe high court's order is the latest in a series of moves against President Nicolas Maduro's critics before upcoming legislative elections.WorldJul 7, 2020
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Venezuela’s support for Guaido sinks as president Maduro clings to leadershipCracks have even appeared in Juan Guaidó‘s base of support in the National Assembly, the only major institution controlled by the opposition.PoliticsDec 23, 2019
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Canada eases rules for Venezuelan refugees, immigrantsThe federal Liberals are easing immigration and refugee rules for Venezuelans amid the deepening political and economic crisis in that country.CanadaAug 20, 2019
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Stalemate in Venezuela persists after days of protests and violence. What comes next?In the fourth month of their standoff, President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó are unable to deliver a knock-out blow as Venezuela spirals deeper into neglect, isolation and desperation.WorldMay 3, 2019
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Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro facing a ticking clock, new ambassador suggestsOrlando Viera-Blanco, Venezuela's new ambassador to Canada, says there are 'signs' the military will move to the 'right side of history' and oppose Nicolas Maduro.CanadaFeb 10, 2019
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Top Venezuelan general recognizes Juan Guaido as president, encourages military to defectFrancisco Yanez is the first active Venezuelan general to recognize Guaido as interim president since the National Assembly leader appointed himself on Jan. 23.PoliticsFeb 2, 2019
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Mike Pence says it’s time to ‘end the Maduro regime’ in VenezuelaThe U.S. vice president told dozens of Venezuelans in Florida that Washington was working toward a "peaceful transition" so opposition leader Juan Guaido rises to power.PoliticsFeb 1, 2019
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Canada played key role in secret talks against Venezuela’s MaduroForeign Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke to Maduro's challenger, Juan Guaido, the night before Maduro’s swearing-in ceremony to offer Canada's support should he confront the socialist leader, Freeland said.WorldJan 25, 2019
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Canada slams Venezuela’s Maduro’s 2nd term as ‘illegitimate’ as he is sworn inChrystia Freeland characterized Maduro's recent election victory as illegitimate as he was sworn in for a second term in Caracas Thursday.WorldJan 11, 2019
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