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Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years

Supporters of Venezuela’s opposition demanding elections in 2027 during a demonstration in Caracas on Oct 22.
Supporters of Venezuela’s opposition demanding elections in 2027 during a demonstration in Caracas on Oct 22.

US invokes rarely used torture law in revamped case against Maduro

The Maduro case marks the first time the United States has prosecuted a head of state for allegedly authorising the use of torture in their country, an expert said.
The Maduro case marks the first time the United States has prosecuted a head of state for allegedly authorising the use of torture in their country, an expert said.

Venezuela’s Maduro and wife plead not guilty to US torture charges

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, in Manhattan, New York City, on Jan 5.
Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, in Manhattan, New York City, on Jan 5.

Venezuela’s Maduro due in court over new US torture charge

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was captured by the US military on Jan 3.
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was captured by the US military on Jan 3.

Venezuela’s Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (left) and his wife, Cilia Flores, seen here in a 2024 photo, are scheduled to go on trial starting June 1, 2027.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (left) and his wife, Cilia Flores, seen here in a 2024 photo, are scheduled to go on trial starting June 1, 2027.

Venezuela’s promised elections face long delays, sources say

A government supporter during a march in Caracas on Sept 23, backing acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s participation in the UN General Assembly in New York.
A government supporter during a march in Caracas on Sept 23, backing acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s participation in the UN General Assembly in New York.

Venezuela’s Rodriguez promises elections in transition to ‘full democracy’

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the government has initiated a dialogue with the opposition and would guarantee the participation of all political forces.
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the government has initiated a dialogue with the opposition and would guarantee the participation of all political forces.

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado fails to enter country, acting President Rodriguez meets Trump

Machado sought to travel from Panama to Venezuela by several routes, trying three times in 24 hours to no avail.
Machado sought to travel from Panama to Venezuela by several routes, trying three times in 24 hours to no avail.

Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites

The decision to unblock censored outlets came ahead of the second round of talks in Caracas, which are partly focusing on freedom of expression.
The decision to unblock censored outlets came ahead of the second round of talks in Caracas, which are partly focusing on freedom of expression.

Venezuela’s Maduro resurfaces on social media amid US oil deal

Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro is still in US custody.
Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro is still in US custody.

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