In a series of rare in-depth interviews, Venezuela’s opposition leader called life in hiding “a difficult test” and asserted that Mr. Trump could gain an early “foreign policy victory” by pushing Nicolás Maduro from office.
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Maduro Could Remain Venezuela’s President No Matter What Voters Decided
The Biden administration recognized the autocrat’s rival as the winner of Sunday’s election in Venezuela. Yet President Maduro shows no sign of being willing to leave office.
How Did Venezuela Get Here?
A movement started by Hugo Chávez, promising power to the people, became an authoritarian regime, one that opponents say just stole an election.
Here’s What to Know About Venezuela’s Flawed Election
Stark irregularities and suppression efforts could plunge the country back into instability and economic decline.
Hourslong Lines as Voters Surge to Polls in Venezuela’s Pivotal Election
Sunday’s vote could end a generation of control by Venezuela’s socialist party. It could also usher in a period of profound uncertainty.
Venezuela’s 2024 Presidential Election: What to Know
Venezuela’s election features an opposition candidate with a slim, if improbable, chance of defeating the country’s long-ruling authoritarian leader.
A Cold War Era Dispute Between Venezuela and Guyana Complicates U.S. Relations
Venezuela’s territorial claim has been made against leftists and by leftists. It’s been about colonialism, nationalism, Cold War and oil, and it’s complicating U.S. foreign policy.
Maduro’s Vote to Annex Territory From Guyana Is Seen as a Diversion
President Nicolás Maduro says an oil-rich part of Guyana belongs to Venezuela. Voters agreed on Sunday, but turnout appeared to be low.
Maduro Trades Old Guard for Slick Technocrats to Keep Power
A new generation of cosmopolitan Venezuelan officials has allowed President Nicolás Maduro to halt the economic collapse and remain in power, at the cost of fostering potential future challenges to his rule.
Venezuelan Opposition Risks an Election Challenge to Maduro
With little hope of a fair vote, opposition candidates take a desperate risk to gain any edge against Venezuela’s entrenched autocrat, Nicolás Maduro.