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As Maduro inauguration looms, Venezuela opposition hold street protests
By Vivian Sequera and Mircely Guanipa CARACAS/MARACAY (Reuters) -Venezuelan opposition parties and their supporters were holding protests around the country on Thursday in an eleventh-hour effort to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro,
Venezuela’s opposition calls for protests against a third term for President Maduro
Police are out in force in the streets of Venezuela’s capital as the opposition calls for major anti-government protests.
2 Americans arrested over ‘terrorism’ claims in Venezuela on night before Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration
It remains unclear how many Americans are currently held in Venezuela following the significant prisoner swap in 2023 when Washington and Caracas negotiated the release of dozens of prisoners, including 10 Americans, in exchange for Colombian businessman Alex Saab, a close ally of Maduro.
'Venezuela Will Be Free': Anti-Maduro Protests Roil Caracas
Opponents of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro took to the streets Thursday in a last-ditch protest against his swearing-in for a third six-year term as president.
Venezuelan opposition protests ahead of Maduro's inauguration
Venezuelan opposition supporters rally in the streets ahead of President Nicolas Maduro's Jan. 10 inauguration:: It will mark his third presidential term, following a contentious election that has been criticized internationally:::: Caracas,
Venezuela opposition hold street protests ahead of Maduro inauguration
Venezuelan opposition parties and their supporters were holding protests around the country on Thursday in an 11th-hour effort to put pressure on president Nicolás Maduro, one day before he is due to be sworn in for his third six-year term.
Venezuela's Opposition Decry Arrests Ahead of Anti-Maduro Protests
The opposition has published ballot box-level tallies that it says show a resounding victory for its candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, who is now on a regional tour to promote the oppos
Venezuela's Maduro says two US citizens arrested among group of 'mercenaries'
Two U.S. citizens have been arrested in Venezuela, part of a group of seven who President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday branded as "mercenaries," in the latest roundup ahead of the embattled leader's expected inauguration to a new term later this week.
Two men are vying to be inaugurated as Venezuela’s president this week. Here’s what we know
Venezuela is set to inaugurate a head of state on Friday – but there are still two men claiming to be the nation’s rightful ...
Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor Nicolás Maduro faces his toughest challenge yet
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Friday will face more international rebuke than at any time in his 12 years in power.
Venezuelan security forces seek to quell protests against Maduro’s attempt to cling to power
Early Thursday, the normally bustling streets of Caracas were lifeless as schools, businesses and government agencies ...
Venezuela's Maduro to start third term in office amid rigged election: 'Blatant violation'
The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, as the opposition leader is trying to garner international ...
Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
Venezuela’s exiled opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has urged the Venezuelan military to recognize him as their ...
As Venezuela detains Americans, their families are left in the dark
The Maduro government says it has arrested at least nine U.S. citizens in the months since Venezuela’s widely discredited ...
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As Venezuela’s presidential inauguration looms, Church calls for ‘respect for human rights’
Caracas Archbishop Raúl Biord opened the jubilee year in Venezuela with a call for “respect for human and citizen rights.” ...
More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy
The Americans’ detentions add another complication to the many Venezuela challenges that await President-elect Donald Trump ...