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Censorship, intimidation and crumbling infrastructure create unholy trinity for Venezuelans looking for facts

Besides independent outlets being regularly blocked, the crisis has profoundly impacted the country's Internet structure

Latin Times

Key opposition figure arrested in Venezuela after disputed election, party says

A leading figure within Venezuela’s opposition coalition was arrested on Tuesday, his party said, denouncing an "escalation of repression" amid protests that erupted Monday against the reelection of President Nicolas Maduro during which at least 11 people died and dozens were injured, according to a local NGO.

France 24

Maduro’s exit inevitable, says Venezuela opposition leader, as election protests grow

María Corina Machado says president should understand he lost vote, amid international doubts over victory claim

The Guardian - UK

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Venezuelan President Maduro Wins Controversial Election Amid Fraud Allegations

Venezuelan President Maduro's election win faces fraud allegations, disputed results, and international condemnation, sparking protests and calls for review.

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Opposition claims to have proof showing electoral win as protesters take down government symbols across Venezuela

From tearing down posters of Maduro's presidential campaign to tumbling down statues of Chávez, protesters unloaded their frustration throughout the day

Latin Times

Nicolas Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela as US has ‘serious concerns’ over result

Both the incumbent president Nicolas Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez claim to have won the popular vote in Venezuela

The Independent UK

Armed civilians appear to shoot at Venezuelans protesting against the government

Local journalists and political figures posted a video showing a group of people shooting in the direction of massive protests in the Venezuelan capital

Latin Times

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Venezuela Illustrates the Perils of "Democratic Socialism"

The Venezuelan experience shows that democracy cannot cure the evils of socialism, and that a democratic socialist system is unlikely to remain democratic for long.

Reason

Nicolás Maduro answers to Elon Musk's criticism: 'You want to fight? Let's have it'

The Venezuelan president also said the mogul wants to "control the world"

Latin Times

Carter Center calls on Venezuela's electoral council to release detailed results as doubts persist

The information contained in the polling station-level results forms as transmitted to the CNE is critical to our assessment, the NGO said

Latin Times

‘We are longing for change’: Venezuela election sparks pots and pans protest

Pot-banging protests erupt in Caracas after opposition claims chavista leader’s presidential re-election was rigged

The Guardian - US

Did Nicolás Maduro Just Steal Another Election?

And if the results are proven false, will Venezuela finally move away from authoritarian rule?

Reason

Normally bustling Venezuelan capital is unusually quiet after both sides claim victory in election

The normally bustling Venezuelan capital is unusually quiet a day after the country’s political opposition and its entrenched incumbent both claimed victory in a presidential election

The Independent UK

Venezuela on a knife-edge as opposition accuses Maduro of rigging election

Protests seen around country after results appear to dash opposition hopes of ending quarter century of chavista rule

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The Conversation

Venezuela: Maduro’s declaration of victory isn’t fooling anyone

Venezuela’s dictatorial president, Nicolás Maduro, has remained in power following a hotly contested election on Sunday, July 28. He had promised to win by any means necessary and that is exactly what he appears to have done.

Latin Times

Maduro declaring himself winner of Venezuela's elections could lead to a spike in regional migration

About 7.7 million Venezuelans have already left the country over the past years. That number may increase with the election results

Latin Times

Elon Musk on claim that U.S. might 'become Venezuela' under Harris: 'risk of this is very real'

The tycoon openly supported a government change in the country: "It is time for the people of Venezuela to have the chance for a better future"

International Business Times

Venezuela Opposition Cries Foul Over Maduro Poll Victory

Venezuela's opposition declared it was the rightful victor of a presidential election as global concern poured in Monday over alleged irregularities in the re-election of strongman Nicolas Maduro.

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Venezuela's Presidential Election Results Spark High-Stakes Showdown

Venezuela's presidential election results spark concerns over transparency and potential political transition.

Evening Standard

Maduro regime not recognised by Britain amid new disputed presidential election, says No10

Downing Street voiced concerns about allegations of ‘serious irregularities’ in the presidential poll on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

‘Hard to believe’: Venezuela election result met with suspicion abroad

Nicolás Maduro faces calls to publish transparent breakdown of vote but allies hail his apparent victory

International Business Times

World Leaders React To Disputed Venezuela Election Result

Many nations expressed doubts Monday about the transparency of Venezuela's election after Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner, while his traditional allies congratulated the long-time leader.

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela presidential election: result met with suspicion abroad – as it happened

Washington says it has ‘serious concerns’ about result, while president of Uruguay says it is open secret Maduro would win ‘whatever real results were’

France 24

Venezuela's damaging dependence on its oil industry

As Venezuela's opposition contests the re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, we take a closer look at the South American country's economic challenges. Hyperinflation, which reached a peak in 2019, may have subsided but it has underlined issues with wealth inequality and dependence on the oil sector. In addition, Caracas is…

International Business Times

Maduro Declared Venezuela Election Winner, Opposition Reject Result

Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday but the opposition and key regional neighbours immediately rejected the official results. Maduro won re-election with 51.2 percent of votes, while opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia received 44.2 percent, the electoral council announced.

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