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Venezuela’s authoritarian grip eases. But for how long?

February 03, 2026 9:15 pm

Powerful government figures such as Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who wields control over intelligence operations and paramilitary cells, have also showed in recent days how easily those testing the shifting boundaries can be silenced.

Venezuela legislature stormed by pro-Maduro officials: Opposition

August 08, 2017 8:26 am

The people who invaded its chamber, it said, included the leader of the Constituent Assembly, Maduro's former foreign minister Delcy Rodriguez.

Venezuela crisis: Ten killed as protests against elections turn violent

July 31, 2017 10:54 am

Protesters attacked polling stations and barricaded streets around the country, drawing a bloody response from security forces, who opened fire with live ammunition in some cases. At least 10 people were killed, prompting the United States to threaten further "strong and swift" sanctions on Maduro's government.

Diplomats struggle to reach consensus on Venezuela crisis

June 01, 2017 8:09 am

Protesters have flooded the streets of Venezuela for months including on Wednesday demanding new elections and faulting Nicolas Maduro's leadership for the country's triple-digit inflation, surging crime rates, and dire shortages of food and medicine.

Venezuela opposition leaders wounded in march against President Nicolas Maduro

May 30, 2017 7:50 am

Fifty-nine people have died in the often violent street melees, which President Nicolas Maduro calls an effort to overthrow his government.

US govt behind protests in Venezuela: Ambassador Augusto Montiel

May 05, 2017 3:02 am

More than 30 people have been killed in a month of demonstrations against the socialist leader’s government and his plan to rewrite the constitution.

Venezeuela marks Hugo Chavez's first death anniversary as protests continue

March 06, 2014 3:31 pm

Venezuela is mired in economic crisis and daily anti-government demonstrations.

Venezuelan Prez calls for 'crisis' talks to defuse protests

February 24, 2014 3:08 pm

Maduro called for "a national peace conference" to be held on Wednesday "with all social, political, union and religious groups.

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