The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

For the almost 8 million citizens who have left the country, Sunday’s vote could dictate whether they can return home

Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, barred by the regime from contesting Sunday's presidential election but tirelessly campaigning for her stand-in, gets mobbed by adoring supporters wherever she goes.

In this ultimate election year, 64 countries will be heading to the polls. Among them is Venezuela, which will hold its presidential election on July 28. Venezuelans across the country will be voting in the election that will see President Nicolás Maduro seek another term.

At least five sites have been blocked. Human rights organizations demand the government respect the people's right to access to information

While Venezuelans are expected to head to the polls on July 28, some users have lamented issues accessing VPN apps. Proton VPN shares some tips to bypass potential blocks.

The measure comes as a way to prevent potential conflict from spilling over into the neighboring country, as the opposition has an actual shot at winning

The group includes former Mexican president Vicente Fox

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is working hard to shore up the loyalty of the armed forces and keep top commanders in line, days ahead of a hotly disputed election that threatens the self-proclaimed socialist's hold on power

Shortages of fuel and electricity, hospitals in ruins and impassable roads: outside the relative comfort of Caracas, years of economic crisis have taken their toll on rural Venezuela.