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Venezuela

US proposes Venezuela elections for 2027, opposition leader Machado says

Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who returned to the country after nearly a year away, attends a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela, October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who returned to the country after nearly a year away, attends a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela, October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa

Venezuela to offer state assets to private sector, Rodriguez says

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during the World Food Forum at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during the World Food Forum at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 29, 2026

Flavio Bolsonaro arriving in the US on Oct 28, with his family, after fleeing Brazil.
Flavio Bolsonaro arriving in the US on Oct 28, with his family, after fleeing Brazil.

92-year-old US judge handling Nicolas Maduro case dies

Captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro arriving in New York City for a US court hearing on Jan 5, two days after his capture by US forces.
Captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro arriving in New York City for a US court hearing on Jan 5, two days after his capture by US forces.

After return of opposition leader, Venezuela's acting president says hopes dialogue will offer space for all voices

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez attends the opening ceremony of the World Food Forum at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez attends the opening ceremony of the World Food Forum at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Now home, Venezuela opposition leader Machado walks tightrope with supporters, Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado waves a Venezuela flag while greeting supporters as she arrives in Caracas after travelling by road from Barquisimeto, where she made her first public appearance following her return to the country after nearly a year abroad, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado waves a Venezuela flag while greeting supporters as she arrives in Caracas after travelling by road from Barquisimeto, where she made her first public appearance following her return to the country after nearly a year abroad, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 26, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives at a church after returning to the country following nearly a year abroad, in Lara, Venezuela, on Oct 25.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives at a church after returning to the country following nearly a year abroad, in Lara, Venezuela, on Oct 25.

Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns home after months in exile

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after returning to the country following nearly a year abroad, in Lara, Venezuela, on Oct 25.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after returning to the country following nearly a year abroad, in Lara, Venezuela, on Oct 25.

Awaiting Machado's return, Venezuela opposition looks ahead to elections

Supporters of Venezuela's opposition take part in a demonstration to demand elections in 2027, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 22, 2026. REUTERS/Fausto Torrealba
Supporters of Venezuela's opposition take part in a demonstration to demand elections in 2027, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 22, 2026. REUTERS/Fausto Torrealba

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.

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