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Venezuelan Election Campaign Opens Amid Persecution Claims

Campaigning for July 28 presidential elections officially opened in Venezuela amid great uncertainty Thursday, with incumbent Nicolas Maduro accused of political persecution.

International Business Times

Venezuela's Maduro considers further embracing authoritarianism to stay in power

An analysis by International Crisis Group showed that Chavismo is committed to staying in power

Latin Times

Venezuela Opposition Hold Defiant Rally One Month Before Election

The lights of several thousand mobile phones illuminated a main boulevard of Venezuela's San Cristobal city in a euphoric welcome to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, one month ahead of a deeply contentious presidential election.

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Denounces 37 Arrests Of Activists This Year

Thirty-seven political and social activists have been detained in Venezuela in the runup to July 28 elections in which Nicolas Maduro will seek a third, consecutive presidential term, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Monday.

International Business Times

Venezuela Withdraws Invitation To EU To Observe July Vote

Venezuela said Tuesday it has withdrawn an invitation to the European Union to observe its July presidential election, accusing the bloc of "interventionist practices" through sanctions.

International Business Times

How Venezuela's opposition candidate is envisioning a transition of power with Maduro if he wins the elections

Edmundo González Urrutia revealed that there are already ongoing negotiations with the government and highlighted the role of the international community

Latin Times

Venezuelan Opposition Rallying Behind Presidential Candidate Replacement

María Corina Machado supports Edmundo González Urrutia in Venezuelan election despite facing challenges. Opposition seeks change in the midst of crisis.

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The Venezuelan opposition might win the elections, but a transition of power is far from guaranteed

For the first time in more than a decade, Venezuela will be holding competitive elections. Nevertheless, hesitation on a possible transition of power remains

Latin Times

Venezuela opposition leader advocates for guarantees to facilitate Maduro government's departure from power

Manuel Rosales, criticized by some in the opposition for his willingness to negotiate with Maduro, said this is key to ensure an eventual transition of power

Latin Times

Venezuelan government labels new opposition presidential choice as 'the candidate of imperialism'

Diosdado Cabello, a senior figure of the Maduro government, said that the Venezuelan people "know who the enemy is"

Latin Times

Time For 'Democratic Transition' In Venezuela: Opposition Candidate To AFP

Little-known Venezuelan diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the consensus opposition candidate picked to confront President Nicolas Maduro in July elections, told AFP Wednesday it was time for a "peaceful, democratic transition."

International Business Times

Venezuelan opposition hits a new hurdle as government-friendly court reviews challenges to candidate's party

Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia rose as the coalition candidate after the first candidates were banned. The focus is now on whether the party will be deemed faulted

Latin Times

Who is Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuela's new opposition candidate set to challenge Maduro

The little-known former ambassador was among the few allowed to sign up as a candidate for the July elections

Latin Times

Banned Venezuela Opposition Leader Insists She Is 'Plan A'

She has been banned from taking part in the July presidential election, but Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado keeps campaigning, refusing to settle for a backup plan.

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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns

Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made promised electoral reforms.

International Business Times

US To Reimpose Oil Sanctions On Venezuela: Officials

The United States is to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas Maduro's government continued its "repression" of opponents, US officials said Wednesday.

Latin Times

Venezuelan Leader Maduro Responds to Biden: 'If You Don't Want, I Don't Want'

"We're not a gringo colony. No one is going to stop us, gringos," said Maduro following the news

Latin Times

U.S. to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela due to 'lack of progress' on free and fair elections

The measures are set to be reimposed on April 18

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U.S. and Venezuelan Representatives Meet in Mexico as Sanctions Deadline Approaches Rapidly

Representatives from both governments secretly met this week to discuss Venezuela's elections. The U.S. continues to ponder on whether to reimpose sanctions.

Latin Times

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Warns She Could Face Detention Under Controversial 'Fascism' Law

María Corina Machado said that, if passed, the law could be used to "forcefully disappear" her and her team

Latin Times

Venezuela Introduces Law Against 'Fascism'; Critics Say It's Aimed at Crushing Dissent

The law, introduced by the government party, seeks to establish "means to preserve the public calm and the democratic exercise of the popular will"

International Business Times

Venezuela's Machado Urges International Pressure Over Elections

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Friday urged the international community to heap more pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government to allow her coalition's chosen candidate to take part in July elections.

International Business Times

Lula, Macron Condemn Blocking Of Venezuela Opposition Candidate

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit out at Venezuela over the exclusion of a key opposition candidate from July elections.

International Business Times

Venezuela Opposition Faces Split, A Boon For Maduro

Forced to discard its most popular election candidate, and then a proxy, Venezuela's opposition unity is now on the verge of crumbling ahead of July presidential elections.

Latin Times

Venezuelan Opposition Registers Unknown Poll Contender After Obstacles

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