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Venezuela swears in its new constituent assembly

Venezuela's controversial new constituent assembly has been sworn in despite worldwide condemnation.

04/08/2017

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Venezuela prepares for inauguration of new constituent assembly

A new constituent assembly that will trump every other branch of government will be inaugurated Friday, opposition leaders are calling for a mass protest.

04/08/2017

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Maduro slams Venezuela vote fraud claims

The president attacks US 'gringos' and UK-based electoral firm over its claims that turnout was inflated in the consituent assembly vote.

03/08/2017

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Turnout figures in Venezuela assembly ballot disputed

There is a claim the turnout figures in Venezuela's recent election for a new assembly were "tampered" with

02/08/2017

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US warns Venezuela over jailing of opposition leaders

A fresh warning from Washington as it considers further sanctions on what it calls the "Maduro dictatorship".

02/08/2017

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Venezuela opposition figures seized in overnight raids

Venezuelan authorities are urged not to use excessive force during an already 'extremely volatile situation,' after two opposition figures are seized from their homes in overnight raids

01/08/2017

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Venezuelan opposition leaders disappear after police raids on homes

Two prominent leaders of the Venezuelan opposition serving house arrests have been taken from their homes by the state intelligance services

01/08/2017

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Venezuela divided as Maduro claims victory and opposition vows to fight on

Days of bloodshed in the lead-up to the vote saw at least 10 people lose their lives, and a march to honour the dead is scheduled for Wednesday.

01/08/2017

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EU slams 'excessive' use of force in Venezuela

EU slams 'excessive' use of force in Venezuela

31/07/2017

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Venezuela vote turnout 41.5% - electoral commission

Officials say over eight million people voted in Sunday's controversial election boycotted by the opposition and marred by violence.

31/07/2017

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Violent clashes escalate on election day in Venezuela, leaving many dead

Opposition supporters are protesting the controversial new assembly elections, which they see as a power grab by Maduro, who says they are Venezuela's only chance for peace.

31/07/2017

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Outbreaks of violence in Venezuela as voters trickle to the polls to elect a 'super assembly.'

Police use tear gas on anti government demonstrators in Venezuela's capital Caracas as low election turnout for President Maduro's 'super assembly' threaten's to undermine the administrations legitimacy.

30/07/2017

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Opposition parties boycott as Venezuela's president Madura votes

Opposition parties in Venezuela are boycotting a controversial vote on electoral changes as President Maduro casts his ballot

30/07/2017

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Tight security for disputed ballot in Venezuela

Demonstrations in the country have been banned since Friday but some protesters are vowing to take to the streets.

29/07/2017

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Colombia 'will not recognise' Venezuela assembly vote

29/07/2017

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Venezuela bans protests in lead up to controversial elections

28/07/2017

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Maduro rejects US threats over election

A two-day national strike in Venuezuela has seen more violence as anti-government protesters clashed with security forces

27/07/2017

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Maduro vows Venezuela vote will go ahead

The Venezuelan President is pressing ahead with Sunday's controversial poll for a new constituent assembly

24/07/2017

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Venezuelan violinist unbowed

One of the best known faces of protests in Venezuela has tweeted a video from hospital with a bandaged face but still defiantly playing his violin.

23/07/2017

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Venezuela general strike called as protests mount

More violence as Venezuela spirals out of control

23/07/2017

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Millions strike in Venezuela against Maduro

General strike in Venezuela as protesters ask President Nicolás Maduro to cancel planned elections for a new constituent assembly.

21/07/2017

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Venezuela: two dead after anti-Maduro shutdown, clashes

Venezuela: two dead after anti-Maduro shutdown, clashes

21/07/2017

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Venezuelan anger ahead of controversial vote

Venezuelan unrest boils over ahead of July 30 vote on new 'constituent assembly'

19/07/2017

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Maduro vows to press ahead with new assembly plans

Venezeula's president accused the EU's foreign policy of being "insolent" over comments on his country

18/07/2017

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Woman shot dead in voting queue in Venezuela

17/07/2017

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'Shooting at voting centre' as Venezuelan opposition holds unofficial referendum

Venezuelans vote in an unofficial referendum seen as a symbolic rejection of the president’s plans to rewrite the constitution.

16/07/2017