The move is a crippling blow to a deal in which President Nicolás Maduro’s administration promised a free and fair election in exchange for relief from U.S. sanctions.
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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.
Venezuela Orders Arrest of Top Opposition Figures on Treason
The move is the latest of several that undercut prospects of free elections next year, despite commitments made to the Biden administration in return for sanctions relief.
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 Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts
The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.
Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts
The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.
María Corina Machado Leads in Venezuela Primary to Oppose President Maduro
María Corina Machado, a center-right candidate, was leading in an election that showed voters’ faith in democracy and dissatisfaction with years of authoritarian rule.
Venezuela-U.S. Relations Soften Ahead of Key Primary Election
The release of political prisoners and the lifting of some U.S. sanctions comes as Venezuela’s opposition prepares to elect a candidate to challenge the country’s leader.
First Venezuelan Migrants Deported Under New U.S. Policy Arrive
The deportation of migrants who had entered the U.S. illegally came as the Biden administration lifted some sanctions against Venezuela.
Venezuela Pledges Small Steps Toward Fair Elections Next Year
The agreement signed on Tuesday by the country’s authoritarian government and the opposition would not allow all candidates to run.