Venezuela

Venezuela Offers 100,000 USD Reward for Opposition Leader’s Capture

03 Jan 2025

Venezuela's government made a surprising move by offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Edmundo González Urrutia, an exiled opposition leader. On Thursday, Venezuelan police shared a wanted poster on social media, featuring a photo of González with the word “Wanted” underneath. https://twitter.com/SoyTatiana55/status/1874990025441714247 González’s Claim to...

This Deadly TikTok Viral Challenge Killed 3: Venezuela Court Imposes Million Fine

This Deadly TikTok Viral Challenge Killed 3: Venezuela Court Imposes $10 Million Fine

31 Dec 2024

Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice has fined TikTok $10 million after viral challenges on the platform were linked to the deaths of three adolescents and the hospitalisation of over 200 others. The court accused TikTok of negligence for failing to implement sufficient measures to curb the spread of harmful content...

Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Edmundo Seeks Asylum In Spain Amid Political Turmoil

08 Sep 2024

Asylum Request and Departure Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has sought asylum in Spain, as confirmed by Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares. González boarded a Spanish Air Force plane at his own request. Spain’s commitment to Venezuelan political rights and safety was emphasized in the official statement. ...

Venezuela Experiences Blackout; Government Blames Opposition For Power Failure

31 Aug 2024

Blackout Hits Venezuela Amid Political Tensions On Friday evening, Venezuela faced a significant blackout that affected the capital, Caracas, and much of the country. Power began returning to some areas later in the day. The government attributed the outage to an alleged attack on the Guri Reservoir, the nation's largest...

Global Leaders Blast Venezuela Court Election Ruling Amid Maduro’s Controversial Win

24 Aug 2024

International Rejection of Venezuela’s Election Verdict Ten Latin American governments, along with the United States, have strongly condemned the Venezuelan Supreme Court's decision to uphold Nicolás Maduro's contested re-election. Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared, "I have no doubt this election has been stolen," reflecting widespread international skepticism. Calls for...

Venezuela, Criminal Investigation Against Opposition Leaders

06 Aug 2024

A criminal investigation has been initiated in Venezuela against opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. The probe follows their announcement of an election winner other than President Nicolas Maduro and allegations of instigating disobedience and insurrection. Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced the investigation...

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Criticises Russian Mercenaries In Venezuela Amid Election Dispute And Protests

04 Aug 2024

During the protests in Venezuela, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced worry over the involvement of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group, describing it as an example of Russia's blatant interference in other nations' matters. The unrest in Caracas followed President Nicolas Maduro's announcement of election victory. However, the opposition dismissed...

US Secretary Of State Affirms Opposition Victory In Venezuelan Presidential Election

02 Aug 2024

In a bold assertion, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that there is "overwhelming evidence" indicating that Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González won the recent presidential election. Despite incumbent President Nicolás Maduro's claims of victory, Blinken's statement underscores a significant international challenge to the results announced by Venezuela's government-controlled...

Venezuela: Protests Escalate Over Disputed Election Results, 11 Dead; Maduro Blames Opposition

31 Jul 2024

Protests escalated on Tuesday as opposition leaders continued to challenge the election results that saw President Nicolas Maduro win another term, Al Jazeera reported. The opposition's Maria Corina Machado called for "popular assemblies" across Venezuela, urging families to join the protests. Machado claimed on Monday that an analysis of voting...

Venezuelan Security Forces Clash With Protesters Over Disputed Election Result

30 Jul 2024

Security forces in Venezuela have fired tear gas and rubber bullets at thousands of protesters who took to the streets of Caracas on Monday evening, contesting the disputed presidential election result. The protests erupted a day after President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory, a declaration that the opposition has called fraudulent....

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