Venezuelan opposition leaders arrested overnight Two Venezuela opposition leaders have been taken from their homes, where they were serving house arrest, family members of the two said via Twitter. World • 01 Aug 17
Venezuelan opposition leaders arrested overnight Two Venezuela opposition leaders have been taken from their homes, where they were serving house arrest, family members of the two said via Twitter. World • 01 Aug 17
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
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
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
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
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
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
Two students killed in Venezuelan protests Two Venezuelan students have died after being shot during protests against President Nicolas Maduro. World • 19 Apr 17
Two students killed in Venezuelan protests Two Venezuelan students have died after being shot during protests against President Nicolas Maduro. World • 19 Apr 17
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
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
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
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
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
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-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
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
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
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
Venezuela struck by widespread power cuts A blackout hit much of Venezuela yesterday, including the capital Caracas. News • 04 Sep 13
Venezuela struck by widespread power cuts A blackout hit much of Venezuela yesterday, including the capital Caracas. News • 04 Sep 13
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
