Presidency of Nicolás Maduro
Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote
Thousands of Venezuelans gathered Tuesday in a peaceful show of opposition support a day after 11 people died and dozens were injured in protests against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed presidential election victory.
Maduro, Guaido call for rival rallies for the weekend
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged his supporters on March 5 to attend "anti-imperialist" rallies on March 9, the same date that anti-government marches will be held by the opposition.
Venezuela's Maduro offers to negotiate with opposition
More than a week into a standoff with the opposition, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Wednesday that he is willing to negotiate.
Venezuela Sets Presidential Vote For April 22 After Talks Crumble
Venezuela on Wednesday set a presidential election for April 22 after mediation talks between the leftist government and an opposition coalition collapsed, setting the stage for the likely re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, Reuters reports.
Venezuelan leader says no to opposition in presidential race
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced on Dec. 10 that leading opposition parties will be barred from taking part in next year's presidential vote after they boycotted mayoral polls, in a move set to further consolidate his grip on power.
Venezuela's Socialist-run 'truth commission' to investigate opposition
Opposition candidates running in Venezuela's October gubernatorial elections will be investigated to make sure none were involved in violent political protests this year, the head of a new pro-government truth commission said on Aug. 16.
Venezuela's Maduro calls for new charter as protests rage
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called for a new constitution May 1 as he fights to quell a crisis that has led to more than a month of protests against him and deadly street violence.
In Venezuela and Turkey, strongmen fear the limits of their power
The entrenched and embattled presidents of Venezuela and Turkey may live worlds apart, but their tenures in office are acquiring striking similarities.
Venezuela opposition vows fresh protests despite deaths
Opponents of the Venezuelan government vowed fresh huge protests on April 20, upping the ante in their bid to oust President Nicolas Maduro after a day of deadly clashes in the oil-rich but beleaguered nation.
Three dead in anti-government protests in Venezuela (video-photos)
Two Venezuelan students and a National Guard sergeant died on Wednesday after being shot during protests against unpopular leftist President Nicolas Maduro, increasing turmoil in the volatile nation amid a devastating economic crisis.