The United States will also extend temporary protections for roughly 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States.
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Venezuela’s Autocrat Detains U.S. Citizens As He Tightens Grip on Power
President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for another six years on Friday, despite evidence that he lost a July election decisively.
Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Says His Son-In-Law Was Kidnapped
Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.
Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden
The meeting was part of Mr. González’s international tour to drum up support for Venezuela’s opposition.
For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power
Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.
Venezuela’s ‘Iron Lady’ Pleads With Trump to Save Her Country’s Democracy
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.
Edmundo González, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Says He Was Forced to Sign Letter Recognizing Maduro
Edmundo González said the government made him sign a document recognizing President Nicolás Maduro as the election winner before he could flee to Spain.
US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials in Response to Disputed Election
The sanctions against 16 government officials appointed by the authoritarian president of Venezuela were seen as unlikely to be effective by observers and analysts.
Edmundo González Flees Venezuela for Spain, and Hopes for Democracy Dim
The opposition candidate’s decision to seek asylum in Spain and the autocratic leader’s antagonism toward regional powers lessen the chances of a political transition.
Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Edmundo González Flees to Spain
Edmundo González, who is widely considered to have won July’s disputed presidential election, was facing an arrest warrant.