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Venezuela’s government claims victory in polls boycotted by opposition leader
Polling places in Caracas, the capital, and other cities were sparsely populated but officials claimed turnout was higher ...
US grants Chevron narrow authorization to keep assets in Venezuela, sources say
The Trump administration has issued a narrow authorization for U.S. oil producer Chevron to keep assets in Venezuela, ...
Venezuelans head to the polls as opposition calls for boycotts and the government tightens grip
CARACAS, Venezuela — As Venezuelans head to a Sunday election, they are again being used as political pawns. Opposition ...
In the Shadow of a Tainted Election, Maduro Asks Venezuelans to Vote Again
Some in the opposition say the only way to protest is to abstain. Others say doing so will let the government “say they won ...
Venezuela ruling party keeps control of legislature amid opposition division
Venezuela's ruling socialist party held its significant majority in the National Assembly in a Sunday election.
Venezuela stages elections for a disputed part of neighboring Guyana
The State Department says elections called by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to elect a governor and legislators for the ...
Venezuela Is Holding an Election. For Another Country’s Land.
In Sunday’s election, President Nicolás Maduro has called to elect a governor of Essequibo — a region that actually belongs ...
Maduro consolidates hold on power as Venezuela’s opposition boycotts elections
Boycotting elections often contributes to greater authoritarian control and deepens divisions within the opposition.