Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelans Vote For All-Powerful Assembly, Under Government Pressure

The opposition is boycotting the election, which is expected to hand sweeping powers to the ruling party.
By Reuters

As Protests Spread To Government Strongholds, Venezuela's Crisis Reaches Tipping Point

As an important vote looms, protests are now moving beyond the capital’s affluent neighborhoods.
By Juan Victor Fajardo, HuffPost

U.S. Orders Diplomats' Families To Leave Venezuela As Crisis Deepens

Violence continues to rage on the street as the opposition against President Nicolas Maduro prepares to hold a day of protests.
By By Alexandra Ulmer and Fabian Cambero, Reuters

Venezuela Strike Turns Deadly Ahead Of Controversial Constitutional Assembly Vote

President Nicolás Maduro called the election as a means to rewrite Venezuela's constitution, triggering violent backlash.
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Artists Behind ‘Despacito’ Slam Venezuelan President For Turning Song Into Propaganda

Nicolas Maduro used the song to push an unpopular constitutional change.
By 

Venezuelans In The U.S. Describe The Struggles Their Countrymen Are Facing

“Whenever I think, ‘this could be me,’ it definitely puts everything else in perspective."
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Venezuela's Opposition Holds Symbolic Referendum On Maduro

The opposition is hoping millions will turn out to reject the embattled president.
By Brian Ellsworth and Anggy Polanco, Reuters

Fake News Is Threatening Democracy In Venezuela

"When you are at the climax of polarization, the truth is seen as a betrayal."
By 

Venezuela Helicopter Attack Exacerbates A Deteriorating Crisis

"We are living in anarchy."
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Venezuela Hunts For Rogue Helicopter Attackers

Critics of President Nicolas Maduro suspect Tuesday's raid may have been manipulated to justify repression.
By Andrew Cawthorne and Eyanir Chinea, Reuters