Venezuela’s government believed its control of all levers of power would give the country’s authoritarian president an Election Day victory. A rebellion by its supporters undid the plan.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who once brought democratic hope to Bangladesh, turned increasingly autocratic and met her downfall in a crackdown on protesters.
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After another dubious election victory, Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, appears firmly in power. The only real potential threat, history shows, may come if his own security forces betray him.
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.
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Though the president’s role is mostly ceremonial, Halla Tómasdóttir said that she would seek to raise “the right questions” and bring attention to critical health issues.
U.S. Recognizes Edmundo González as Winner of Venezuela Election
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said there was “overwhelming evidence” that Edmundo González had won, despite President Nicolás Maduro’s claim of victory.
Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words
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Election Results Presented by Venezuela’s Opposition Suggest Maduro Lost Decisively
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