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Widespread protests were held against the election

EU concerned over 'fate of democracy' in Venezuela

The European Union has voiced concern over the "fate of democracy" in Venezuela, adding there are "grave doubts" that it can recognise a controversial vote to elect a new assembly.

Venezuela • 31 Jul 17

The police officer accused of stealing the helicopter posted a video on social media

Hunt for police pilot after Venezuela court attack

The Venezuelan government is hunting a rogue policemen who attacked key installations by helicopter, but critics of President Nicolas Maduro suspected the raid may have been staged to justify repression.

News • 28 Jun 17

Eight people have been killed during protests in Venezuela this month

Venezuelan opposition calls for more mass protests

Venezuela's opposition leader has called for further mass protests after a day of demonstrations turned violent, leaving two students and a soldier dead.

World • 20 Apr 17

A demonstrator clashes with the police during a rally in Caracas

Two students killed in Venezuelan protests

Two Venezuelan students have died after being shot during protests against President Nicolas Maduro.

World • 19 Apr 17

Venezuela has been rocked by two weeks of unrest

Maduro calls army to streets ahead of Venezuela protest

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the army into the streets as the South American nation braces for what his opponents vow will be the "mother of all protests" on Wednesday.

Venezuela • 17 Apr 17

The opposition Democratic Unity coalition estimated at least 1 million people took part in the protest

Protesters flood streets of Venezuela's capital

Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro flooded Venezuela's capital in one of the biggest mass protests against socialist rule for more than a decade.

News • 01 Sep 16

Opposition leaders have criticised Nicolas Maduro's threat to factory owners

Venezuela president orders state of emergency

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has threatened to seize factories that have stopped production and to jail their owners.

News • 15 May 16

Anti-government protests have escalated across Venezuela (Pic: EPA)

Anti-govt protests in Venezuela escalate

Venezuelan security forces and demonstrators faced off in streets blocked by burning barricades in several provincial cities as protests escalated against the government.

News • 20 Feb 14

President Maduro ordered the arrest of Lopez on charges of homicide and inciting violence

Thousands flood Caracas streets after Lopez arrest

Tens of thousands of protesters against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government have blocked Caracas streets after the arrest of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez.

News • 19 Feb 14

People stand in the corridor of a building during the blackout in Caracas

Venezuela struck by widespread power cuts

A blackout hit much of Venezuela yesterday, including the capital Caracas.

News • 04 Sep 13

$The fracas came after the Assembly passed a measure denying opposition members the right to speak until they publicly recognised President Nicolas Maduro$

Venezuelan brawl blamed on election tension

Members of Venezuela's National Assembly say post-election tensions set off a brawl between politicians that left one opposition assembly member badly bruised and bleeding.

News • 01 May 13

Former bus driver Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuela's presidential election

Venezuela election won by Nicolas Maduro

Former bus driver Nicolas Maduro has won a narrow victory in Venezuela’s presidential election, but the opposition has demanded a recount of all the votes.

News • 15 Apr 13

Venezuela's opposition candidate, Henrique Capriles, says Mr Maduro's tenure has been a disaster

Venezuelans vote on Chavez successor

Venezuelans will decide today on whether to honour Hugo Chavez's dying wish for a long-time loyalist to continue his hardline socialism or hand power to a young challenger.

News • 14 Apr 13

Venezuelan Vice-President Nicolas Maduro speaks in Caracas after Hugo Chavez's cancer operation

Chavez's cancer operation declared a success

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's cancer operation in Cuba was a complete success, according to his deputy and chosen successor Nicolas Maduro.

News • 13 Dec 12

Nicolás Maduro