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The rallies appeared to be peaceful, a contrast to the chaotic protests that broke out following last Sunday's election

Thousands in Venezuela protest Maduro's victory claim

Thousands of people, led by a top opposition figure, gathered across Venezuela to protest the widely disputed re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, as his supporters responded to his own call for competing rallies.

World • 04 Aug 24

Maduro said he was ready to present 100% of the records of Sunday's election

Maduro willing to present Venezuela election results

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he was willing to share evidence of his election win, with international pressure mounting for him to back up a disputed victory that has sparked deadly protests.

World • 01 Aug 24

Nicolas Maduro lags far behind challenger Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia

Fears of uncertainty as Venezuela heads for election

Uncertainty is hanging over Venezuela as it prepares for presidential elections next Sunday that many fear incumbent Nicolas Maduro will attempt to steal from the opposition candidate outshining him in polls.

World • 22 Jul 24

Authorities showed ID cards and equipment of people linked to the operation

Venezuela detains US men for alleged roles in incursion

Venezuelan authorities have detained two US citizens working with a US military veteran who has claimed responsibility for a failed armed incursion into the oil producing country, President Nicolas Maduro has said.

World • 05 May 20

Mike Pompeo would like to see a transitional government put in place ahead of new elections in Venezuela

Pompeo calls for new Venezuela elections

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that Juan Guaido, recognised by Washington as Venezuela's leader, should step aside along with President Nicolas Maduro for new elections.

World • 31 Mar 20

US charges Venezuela's Maduro with narco-terrorism

The US government has charged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with narco-terrorism.

World • 26 Mar 20

Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed acting president Juan Guaido is prevented from reaching the National Assembly building in Caracas

Troops block Guaido from entering Venezuelan parliament

Venezuela's socialist government has installed a new head of Congress after armed troops blocked opposition legislators from entering parliament, in a move condemned by dozens of nations as an assault on democracy.

World • 06 Jan 20

Mr Bolton's comment came after Nicolas Maduro said he had authorised the contacts with high level US officials

Venezuelan officials reached out to US - Bolton

Venezuelan officials reached out to the US behind President Maduro's back solely to discuss his exit from power and free elections, National Security Advisor John Bolton has said.

World • 21 Aug 19

Nicolas Maduro did not say whether crucial border bridges would be unblocked

Venezuela's Maduro says border with Colombia to reopen

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Friday ordered the reopening of the country's border with Colombia in western Tachira state, near where international aid refused by Caracas has amassed.

World • 08 Jun 19

Nicolas Maduro attending an official ceremony with members of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela in Caracas

Maduro calls on Venezuela military to fight 'any coup'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called on the armed forces to oppose "any coup plotter" after a failed military uprising by forces supporting opposition leader Juan Guaido left four protesters dead.

World • 02 May 19

The death came amid protests called for by the opposition leader Juan Guaido

Woman killed by gunfire during Venezuela protests

A 27-year-old woman has died at a Venezuelan clinic after being shot in the head during anti-government protests in Caracas, a human rights organisation has said.

World • 02 May 19

Soldiers loyal to Juan Guaido take position in front of La Carlota base in Caracas

Venezuela minister denies military coup under way

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has denied there is a military coup attempt under way to oust President Nicolas Maduro and accused opposition leader Juan Guaido of operating under orders from Washington.

World • 30 Apr 19

Juan Guaido says he fears being abducted by government agents

Venezuela's Guaido stripped of parliamentary immunity

Venezuelan lawmakers loyal to President Nicolas Maduro have stripped opposition leader Juan Guaido's immunity and authorised the high court to criminally prosecute him for proclaiming himself the country's ruler.

World • 03 Apr 19

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido (R) and President Nicolas Maduro have rival claims to be the legitimate leader

Maduro bans rival Guaidó from holding public office

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced a ban on US-backed self-declared interim leader Juan Guaido holding public office.

World • 29 Mar 19

Juan Guaido has rejected an announcement, saying the order was invalid

Venezuela bars Guaido from holding public office

Venezuela's auditor general's office has announced it has stripped opposition leader and speaker of congress Juan Guaido of the right to hold public office for 15 years.

Venezuela • 28 Mar 19

Juan Guaido promised a tour of the country before leading a nationwide march on the capital

Guaido calls for a nationwide march on Caracas

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido has announced a nationwide march on Caracas as thousands of people took to the capital's streets to crank up the pressure on beleaguered President Nicolas Maduro.

World • 11 Mar 19

Sergei Lavrov was speaking to his US counterpart Mike Pompeo

Russia condemns 'flagrant US interference' in Venezuela

Russian Foreign Secretary Sergei Lavrov has condemned what he called the United States' "flagrant interference" and "destructive influence" in Venezuela, speaking with his US counterpart Mike Pompeo.

World • 02 Mar 19

Security forces clash with protesters after an aid vehicle was blocked at the Francisco de Paula Santander Bridge in Tachira, Venezuela

US to announce 'concrete steps' for Venezuela crisis

US Vice President Mike Pence is set to announce "concrete steps" and "clear actions" to address the Venezuela crisis when he meets with regional leaders in Bogota, Colombia, tomorrow, a senior US administration official said.

World • 24 Feb 19

Venezuelan national policemen clash with demonstrators at the Simon Bolivar bridge

Two killed as Maduro sends troops to block aid convoys

At least two people were killed and trucks loaded with foreign aid were set ablaze after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro deployed troops and armoured vehicles to turn back humanitarian assistance at border crossings with Colombia and Brazil.

World • 23 Feb 19

Nicolas Maduro is Venezuela's embattled president

Maduro shuts Venezuela's border with Brazil

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said he would shut the country's border with Brazil today "until further notice", amid a tense standoff with opposition leader Juan Guaido over allowing in humanitarian aid.

World • 21 Feb 19

Juan Guaido is leading volunteers to bring the aid into Venezuela, despite Nicolas Maduro's opposition

Call for 'million volunteers' in Venezuela aid standoff

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has set a goal of enlisting a million volunteers within a week to confront a government blockade that has kept tonnes of humanitarian aid, most of it from the United States, from flowing into the country.

World • 17 Feb 19

A demonstration organised by opposition leader Juan Guaidó President in the Venezuelan capital Caracas

Venezuela's opposition leader sets aid entry date

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has told a huge rally of supporters that humanitarian aid would enter the country on Saturday 23 February, setting the stage for a showdown with President Nicolas Maduro who has refused to let supplies in.

World • 12 Feb 19

Venezuelan National Guard blocked Tienditas bridge in Cucuta to prevent the entry of humanitarian aid

Venezuela's Guaido warns military over blocked aid

Opposition leader Juan Guaido, recognised by some 50 countries as Venezuela's interim president, warned the military today that blocking humanitarian aid from entering the country is a "crime against humanity".

World • 10 Feb 19

Aerial view of the Tienditas Bridge on the Colombia border blocked with containers ahead of an anticipated aid shipment

Venezuelan army moves to block aid shipments

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó has warned the army of its responsibilities after soldiers blocked a key border bridge, sparking demands from the US to allow access for desperately needed humanitarian aid.

World • 07 Feb 19

Mr Guaido proclaimed himself acting president last month

Government recognises Guaido as President of Venezuela

Ireland has followed a number of other EU countries in recognising Juan Guaido as interim President of Venezuela.

World • 06 Feb 19

Nicolás Maduro