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Tag: Maduro, Nicolas
In Venezuela’s Flawed Vote, Maduro Shows One Way to Retain Power
European observers said the elections were neither free nor fair. They showed how President Nicolás Maduro’s government, however unpopular, can win by excluding and splitting opponents.
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.
Spanish Court Agrees to Extradite Former Venezuela Spy Chief to U.S.
Hugo Carvajal, once a prominent figure in the government of the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, faces drug-trafficking charges in the United States.
U.S.-Venezuela Tensions Heat Up Again After Extradition of Maduro Ally
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the region, the window of opportunity for a political resolution has slammed shut. At least for now.
U.S. Arrests Alex Saab, Deal Maker for Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela
Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman, is accused in the U.S. of siphoning millions from programs intended to help the needy in Venezuela.
Venezuela’s Judicial System Abets Repression, Says U.N. Rights Panel
An investigation found that political interference pushed judges and prosecutors to provide legal cover for killings, torture and other abuses.
Spain Arrests Former Venezuela Spy Chief Accused of Drug Trafficking
Hugo Carvajal, the former intelligence chief, had been hiding in Madrid, the police said, trying to avoid extradition to the United States.
Venezuela Opposition Parties Will Take Part in November Elections
The opposition parties grouped in the so-called Unitary Platform and led by Juan Guaidó announced a reversal of their stance of boycotting recent votes.
Bouncy Castles and Grenades: Gangs Erode Maduro’s Grip on Caracas
As Venezuela collapses, armed gangs are taking over parts of the capital, exposing President Maduro’s vulnerability even in his seat of power.