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Venezuelans vote for lawmakers and governors as opposition calls for election boycottVenezuelans voted Sunday in low-turnout regional elections, as Maduro’s government faced boycott calls and continued its crackdown on opposition voices.WorldMay 25
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U.S. to end Venezuela oil export permit, cutting financial lifelineThe administration of President Joe Biden authorized the license in 2022 after Maduro agreed to work with Venezuela’s political opposition toward a democratic election.U.S. NewsFeb 26
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Venezuela’s Maduro defies calls to step down, sworn in for 3rd termMaduro was declared the winner of July's election by both Venezuela's electoral authority and top court, though detailed tallies confirming his victory have never been published.WorldJan 10
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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Venezuela’s arrest warrant for opposition leader condemned by U.S., BrazilThe Venezuelan attorney general's office said on Monday that a court had issued an arrest warrant for Gonzalez, accusing him of conspiracy and other crimes.WorldSep 3, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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Tensions are rising between Guyana and Venezuela over a territorial dispute. What to knowSteeped in patriotism, the Venezuelan government is seizing on the fight to boost support ahead of a presidential election.WorldDec 10, 2023
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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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