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REGINA GARCIA CANO

REGINA GARCIA CANO

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Americas|Election|News

Internet snarl delays vote count in Venezuelan opposition's primary to choose presidential candidate

Venezuelans have chosen the candidate they think can end the decade-long, crisis-ridden presidency of Nicolás Maduro

Internet snarl delays vote count in Venezuelan opposition's primary to choose presidential candidate
Americas|News|World

Ex-lawmaker María Corina Machado dominates opposition's presidential primary in Venezuela

Former Venezuelan lawmaker María Corina Machado, a longtime critic of Venezuela’s government, has dominated the opposition’s presidential primary election, getting more than 1.4 million votes, according to the latest partial results

Ex-lawmaker María Corina Machado dominates opposition's presidential primary in Venezuela
Americas|Crime|Election|News

Venezuela's attorney general opens investigation against opposition presidential primary organizers

Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has announced a criminal investigation into organizers of a presidential primary election held over the weekend

Venezuela's attorney general opens investigation against opposition presidential primary organizers
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuela's high court has suspended the opposition's primary election process, including its result

Venezuela’s high court has suspended of the opposition’s entire primary election process, including its result

Venezuela's high court has suspended the opposition's primary election process, including its result
Americas|News|Opinion|World

Venezuela's planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge

Congregants of an Anglican church in a sparsely populated rainforest village in Guyana are asking for peace for their community amid what they see as an existential threat

Venezuela's planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge
Americas|News|World

UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory

The U.N. top court has ordered Venezuela not to take any action that would alter Guyana’s control over a disputed territory, but did not specifically ban Venezuela from holding its planned referendum Sunday on the territory’s future

UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory
Americas|Election|News

Venezuelans approve a referendum to claim sovereignty over a swathe of neighboring Guyana

Venezuela's election authority says voters approved a referendum called by the government of President Nicolás Maduro to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich piece of neighboring Guyana

Venezuelans approve a referendum to claim sovereignty over a swathe of neighboring Guyana
Americas|News|World

Venezuela's government wins vote on claiming part of Guyana, but turnout seems lackluster

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has the victory he was seeking in a weekend referendum on whether to claim sovereignty over an oil-rich area of neighboring Guyana

Venezuela's government wins vote on claiming part of Guyana, but turnout seems lackluster
Americas|News|World

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is freed from prison on humanitarian grounds

Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori has been released from prison on humanitarian grounds, despite a request from a regional human rights court to delay his release

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is freed from prison on humanitarian grounds
News|World

Tensions are soaring between Guyana and Venezuela over a territorial dispute. Here's what to know

A century-old territorial dispute is boiling over between neighbors Guyana and Venezuela

Tensions are soaring between Guyana and Venezuela over a territorial dispute. Here's what to know
Americas|Economy|News|World

Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela to meet this week as region worries over their territorial dispute

The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela have expressed their intentions to cooperate ahead of their meeting this week meant to address an escalating dispute over a region rich in oil and minerals

Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela to meet this week as region worries over their territorial dispute
Americas|News|US|World

US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor 'Fat Leonard'

The United States has freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in the South American country and the return of a fugitive defense contractor

US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor 'Fat Leonard'
Americas|News|World

Dueling political factions demonstrate in Venezuela's capital as presidential election race heats up

Dueling political factions are demonstrating on the streets of Venezuela’s capital, Caracas

Dueling political factions demonstrate in Venezuela's capital as presidential election race heats up
Americas|News|World

US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader's candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review

The U.S. government has condemned the decision of Venezuela’s highest court to block the presidential candidacy of opposition leader María Corina Machado

US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader's candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review
Americas|News|Opinion|Political

Venezuelan opposition candidate blocked by court calls it 'judicial criminality,' won't abandon race

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says the court ruling blocking her presidential candidacy represents “judicial criminality

Venezuelan opposition candidate blocked by court calls it 'judicial criminality,' won't abandon race
Americas|News|US|World

US considering more measures against Venezuelan President Maduro after pulling some sanctions relief

The U.S. is considering additional measures against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government after the South American country’s highest court blocked the presidential candidacy of an opposition leader

US considering more measures against Venezuelan President Maduro after pulling some sanctions relief
Americas|News|World

Déjà vu? Electoral bans, arrests, attacks, threats again part of Venezuelan presidential race

Assassination plots, arrest warrants, numerous detentions all sorts of verbal attacks against adversaries and other government actions have marked the start of 2024 for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his allies

Déjà vu? Electoral bans, arrests, attacks, threats again part of Venezuelan presidential race
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|World

Human rights groups in Venezuela demand release of prominent detained attorney and activist

Representatives of several human rights organizations have held a press conference demanding the immediate release of a prominent attorney and activist detained last week

Human rights groups in Venezuela demand release of prominent detained attorney and activist
Americas|News|World

Collapse of illegal gold mine in Venezuela lays bare feelings of abandonment in rural communities

The collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in a remote area of central Venezuela has laid bare the sense of abandonment that plagues communities across the South American country

Collapse of illegal gold mine in Venezuela lays bare feelings of abandonment in rural communities
Business|Economy|Health|News|World

The collapse of a gold mine in Venezuela underscores the dangers of a poorly regulated industry

The collapse of the open-pit gold mine that killed at least 16 people has underscored the dangers of working in a poorly regulated industry

The collapse of a gold mine in Venezuela underscores the dangers of a poorly regulated industry
Election|News

Venezuelan government, allies and other groups propose more than 20 dates for presidential election

A proposal meant to guide electoral authorities in setting the date for Venezuela’s presidential election includes more than 20 potential options ranging from as soon as the last week of March through early December

Venezuelan government, allies and other groups propose more than 20 dates for presidential election
Business|Education|Lifestyle|News|World

International Women's Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy

Women across the world will demand equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice, decision-making jobs and other essential needs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day Friday

International Women's Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy
Americas|News|Political|World

With Venezuela's election set for late July, President Nicolás Maduro holds all the cards

Venezuela’s presidential election so far is a one-horse race for incumbent President Nicolás Maduro

With Venezuela's election set for late July, President Nicolás Maduro holds all the cards
Americas|Crime|News|World

As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots

As Venezuela’s government would have it, President Nicolas Maduro and members of his inner circle have been the target of several conspiracies since last year that could have left them injured or worse

As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots
Americas|Business|News|US

Chevron manager jailed in Venezuela amid crackdown on government critics

The Associated Press has learned that a former Venezuelan fighter pilot jailed in Venezuela in February for his ties to a prominent human rights attorney is an employee of U.S. oil firm Chevron

Chevron manager jailed in Venezuela amid crackdown on government critics

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