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Venezuela poised for swing to the right as campaign ends ahead of vote

Campaigning has drawn to a close ahead of Sunday’s (December 6) parliamentary election in Venezuela. For the first time in sixteen years, the vote is

04/12/2015

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Probe opens into murder of Venezuelan opposition leader

An investigation has been launched in Venezuela into the murder of a local opposition leader, killed just days before a legislative election. Luis

27/11/2015

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Venezuela: Opposition politician Rosales in court after arrest on return from exile

Venezuelan opposition politician Manuel Rosales has appeared in court following his arrest on returning to the country from exile. He had fled to

17/10/2015

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Caracas: anti-government protesters call for release of political prisoners

Thousands have taken to the streets of Caracas to demonstrate against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. They also demanded the release of

20/09/2015

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Venezuela opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez sentenced to nearly 14 years

Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez is sentenced to nearly 14 years on charges of inciting violence during anti-government protests in 2014.

11/09/2015

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Venezuela offers to take in 20,000 Syrian refugees

Venezuela has said it stands ready to give asylum to 20,000 refugees from the conflict in Syria. “I want 20,000 Syrians to come to our Venezuelan

08/09/2015

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Venezuela-Colombia tensions rise as Caracas shuts more of border

A number of Venezuelans have shown support for their President Nicolas Maduro at a rally in the capital. However, tensions between the country and

29/08/2015

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1000 Colombians deported as Venezuelan President Maduro keeps border closed

A week into the border closure between Venezuela and Colombia and around a thousand Colombians have been deported as of Wednesday. Venezuelan

27/08/2015

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Venezuela-Colombia row drives out poor border residents

Imposing martial law at its border, Venezuela continues to lash out at neighbour Colombia, after a shootout left three soldiers wounded. Venezuela

26/08/2015

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Jailed Venezuelan opposition leader transferred to house arrest

Jailed Venezuelan opposition politician Daniel Ceballos is to be freed from prison and placed under house arrest. He was jailed last year following

12/08/2015

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Venezuelan opposition hold protestin Caracas against food shortages

Hundreds of Venezuelan opposition supporters have gathered in Caracas to protest against rising government oppression and violence sparked by endless

09/08/2015

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Venezuela opposition group favourite to win December vote

The leader of Venezuela’s opposition Mesa de la Unidad Democrática (MUD) has addressed supporters at a rally in the capital Caracas. Jesus Torrealba

31/07/2015

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Venezuela opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez ends hunger strike

Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez has ended a 30-day hunger strike in jail after one of his key demands was met. A date has been set for

24/06/2015

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Venezuela: protesters demand release of political prisoners

Around 400 protesters rallied in Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday demanding the release of political prisoners. Many of those jailed have been

21/06/2015

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Swiss waves red flag over Venezuelan golf balls

Golf balls lobbed from Venezuela and landing in Switzerland will be considered an international violation. The Swiss ambassador has raised eyebrows

18/06/2015

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Former Spanish PM prohibited from legally assisting jailed Venezuelan political figures

Former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez has been prohibited from joining the legal team defending two arrested Venezuelan political figures

09/06/2015

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Ex-Spanish PM defies Venezuelan anger over jailed politicians

08/06/2015

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Venezuela's Maduro cancels Pope meeting due to 'flu' amid human rights criticism

07/06/2015

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Venezuelan president launches verbal tirade against Obama

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is noticeably furious at the Obama administration for sanctions imposed on individuals from the oil-rich country.

10/03/2015

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Venezuela to limit the number of US diplomats

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced he will limit the number of US diplomats in the country and establish visa fees in retaliation to 'American meddling' in the nation's affairs.

01/03/2015

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Police officer arrested after killing of 14-year-old boy during clashes

A police officer in Venezuela has been arrested after confessing to shooting Kluiver Roa, a 14-year-old boy, with a rubber bullet during clashes with

25/02/2015

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Venezuela: Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma arrested on claims of coup plot

Antonio Ledezma, the mayor of Venezuelan capital Caracas, has been detained amid claims of involvement in a US-backed coup attempt. Colombian news

20/02/2015

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Venezuela shows solidarity with Greece as Maduro invites Tsipras to Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took time out from his country’s problems to invite the new Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to Caracas

07/02/2015

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Venezuela troops to use lethal force at protests

As Venezuelans face chronic food shortages and their country’s economic crisis deepens, its government has authorised its armed forces to use lethal

31/01/2015

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Venezuela: Protesters call for Maduro to go amid financial crisis

Thousands of anti-government protesters have been marching in Caracas, as anger boils over high inflation and a shortage of basic items. With oil

25/01/2015

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Queues outside Venezuelan supermarkets amid shortages

Restrictions on food shopping in Venezuela, with shortages reported across the country

17/01/2015