Venezuela, Maduro and opposition

Venezuela’s opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims
Police are out in force in the streets of Venezuela’s capital as the opposition calls for major anti-government protests.
As Maduro inauguration looms, Venezuela opposition take to the streets
By Vivian Sequera and Mircely Guanipa CARACAS/MARACAY (Reuters) -Venezuelan opposition parties and their supporters - including leader Maria Corina Machado, who had been in hiding - protested around the country on Thursday in an eleventh-hour effort to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro,
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 opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrested after anti-Maduro protest
Security forces fired on her convoy and detained Machado after she came out of hiding in a bid to block the president from clinging to power.
Venezuela oppn leader Machado detained amid protests against Maduro's regime
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado was reportedly detained, prompting international condemnation.
Venezuela Opposition Leader Machado Detained at Anti-Maduro Protest
FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro delivers a speech during a meeting of leaders of the member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America and the Treaty of Commerce and Promotion (ALBA-TCP), in Caracas, Venezuela December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo
Maduro government releases Venezuela opposition leader after brief arrest
María Corina Machado was detained after leading protests in Caracas against president’s inauguration on Friday
Maduro’s Nemesis Joins Protests Denouncing His Win in Venezuela
Banned opposition leader María Corina Machado emerged from hiding to join hundreds of Venezuelans protesting against Nicolás Maduro’s planned inauguration after what they say is a fraudulent reelection.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has urgent message for President-elect Donald Trump
Days before Venezuela's dictator is to be sworn in after an illegitimate election, opposition leaders are calling for nationwide protests.
Machado Arrested After Caracas Protest: Venezuelan Opposition To AFP
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested Thursday after coming out of hiding to lead a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, a member of her entourage told AFP.
Venezuelan opposition leader emerges from hideout to protest Maduro's plans to cling to power
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday left her hideout and reappeared in public for the first time in months, risking arrest as anti-government protesters made a last-ditch attempt to block President Nicolás Maduro from clinging to power.
Venezuela's Maduro to take presidential oath despite domestic, global outcry
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Panama Backs Venezuela's Edmundo González over Nicolas Maduro
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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.
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Maduro Inauguration to Consolidate Criminal Regime in Venezuela
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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 ...
'We're Not Afraid': Venezuelans Defy Repression To Challenge Maduro's Rule
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday emerged from hiding to lead last-ditch protests against the ...
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 ...
Why there is tension in Venezuela ahead of Maduro's swearing-in
A swearing-in ceremony for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will take place on Friday amid ongoing doubts about the ...