Jan 3, 2026 · Leading experts on Venezuela’s political shift Venezuela is undergoing a historic upheaval following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on Jan. 3. The …

The politics of Venezuela are conducted under what is nominally a federal presidential republic, but is in practice an authoritarian dictatorial government. [1][2][3][4] Prior to the early 1990s, …

Sep 8, 2025 · Political Situation Venezuela, which the nongovernmental organization Freedom House categorized as “partly free” under President Chávez, has deteriorated to “not free” …

Jan 4, 2026 · The U.S. intervention in Venezuela is forcing a geopolitical reckoning — in Washington, throughout the Western Hemisphere and around the world. President Donald …

May 26, 2025 · Venezuela election results: Who lost, won and what next? Venezuela’s ruling coalition secures a significant win in parliamentary and regional elections boycotted by the …

6 days ago · What is the future of Venezuela? Is there a chance for a transition to democracy? Will the United States be able to work with a protégé of Maduro to help govern Venezuela? …

Aug 5, 2024 · Waves of anti-government protests in 2014 and 2017 fizzled out after a police crackdown. Millions of Venezuelans left the country to escape economic hardship and political …

5 days ago · Venezuela’s political shock has sharpened global attention on a country already facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crises. For the United …

Feb 4, 2025 · As the Venezuelan election in July 2024 approached, momentum was on the side of the opposition’s bid to oust the country’s autocratic leader, President Nicolás Maduro, at the …

Venezuelan detainee Diógenes Angulo has been released from prison after a year and five months. He was detained for posting a video of an opposition demonstration.

1 day ago · Venezuela continued releasing political prisoners on Saturday, including a member of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s party, a week after President Nicolás Maduro was …

May 27, 2025 · Opposition mobilisation ahead of Venezuela’s 2024 election placed the Maduro government under significant pressure. It responded with electoral manipulation.

Jul 30, 2024 · Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro after deadly protests erupted across the country following its disputed presidential election.

The 2025 elections and the constitutional reform are significant developments that will shape Venezuela’s current political structure and future democratic prospects (Pascual Marquina, …

Apr 4, 2025 · Venezuela: Political Crisis and U.S. Policy Over the past several Congresses, Members have expressed concerns about authoritarian governance under Venezuelan …

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Venezuela has begun releasing prisoners in what a top government official described as a gesture to “seek peace” less than a week after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. …

The U.S. government ceased recognizing Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate president in January 2019 and recognizes the democratically elected, opposition-controlled 2015 National …

Jan 9, 2025 · Venezuela is bracing for heightened political tension as opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez has pledged to return to the country just before President Nicolás Maduro’s …

Jan 12, 2025 · The exodus of Venezuelans has strained regional resources and created significant political and social tensions, particularly as other countries grapple with their own …

Jan 8, 2025 · Political Situation Venezuela, which the nongovernmental organization Freedom House ranked “partly free” under President Hugo Chávez (1999-2013), has deteriorated to …