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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

A Venezuelan migrant holds his suitcase on his back as he attempt to cross from Peru into Ecuador (file pic)

US granting temporary protected status to Venezuelans

The US government is granting temporary protected status to Venezuelan migrants living in the United States and is also working to coordinate international pressure against President Nicolas Maduro to hold free and fair elections, senior US officials have said.

World • 08 Mar 21

Russia has major energy investments in OPEC member Venezuela

Russian deployment in Venezuela sparks US condemnation

Venezuela's government has confirmed it authorised the landing of two planes from Russia on Saturday. According to local media, nearly 100 troops arrived outside the country's capital, Caracas.

World • 26 Mar 19

In August last year, Donald Trump said he did not rule out a military option in Venezuela

US met Venezuelan military to discuss coup bid - report

Officials from US President Donald Trump's administration met secretly with Venezuelan military officers to discuss plans to oust President Nicolas Maduro but eventually decided not to help, The New York Times has reported.

Venezeula • 09 Sep 18

Mr Maduro showing new denomination notes that are to be released next month

Venezuela to remove five zeroes from its currency

Venezuela is to remove five zeroes from its bolivar currency next month - rather than the three zeroes originally planned.

Venezeula • 26 Jul 18

Fitch has downgraded its outlook on Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA

Flirting with default, Venezuela vows debt payment

Venezuela's cash-strapped government has vowed it was making debt payments responsibly, despite two ratings agencies declaring partial default on a crippling debt load that has fueled hunger and disease.

Business • 15 Nov 17

Venezuelan opposition spokesman Angel Oropeza demanding an audit of the regional elections

Venezuelan opposition demand vote recount before talks

Venezuela's opposition has said it will not hold talks with the government on ending the country's political and economic crisis without a full recount in regional elections it says were rigged.

News • 17 Oct 17

The rallies centre on problems including 56% annual inflation and one of the world's highest murder rates

Venezuelans protest seeking Maduro resignation

Many Venezuelans went to the beach to enjoy the Carnival holiday, while thousands of anti-government demonstrators marched in the capital.

News • 03 Mar 14

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