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Maduro says he's ready to stand for re-election

Venezuelan president hopes to take advantage of opposition disarray

24/01/2018

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EU slaps sanctions on seven Venezuelan officials

Restrictions including travel bans and asset freezes have been issued as the country’s political and economic situation continues to crumble.

22/01/2018

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Venezuela forces raid house in bid to capture 'Rambo' helicopter pilot

Fate of Oscar Perez is unclear as several 'terrorists' are killed in assault

16/01/2018

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The fate of a rogue Venezuelan helicopter pilot remains unknown

Oscar Perez took to social media to say he was being attaked in an operation which the government said killed five members of a terrorist cell.

15/01/2018

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Law and order breakdown in parts of inflation-hit Venezuela

Shops and homes are looted for a second night as people struggle to buy food

10/01/2018

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Caracas stores mobbed as Maduro forces price cuts

One major supermarket in the Venezuelan capital didn't open for hours. When it finally did, only crackers and washing liquid were discounted, just as millions cannot eat three proper meals a day.

07/01/2018

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Venezuela: Maduro accuses Portugal of sabotaging Christmas

Traditionally, Venezuelans cook a pork roast instead of turkey for Christmas, so when President Nicolas Maduro's promise of subsidised pork failed to materialise, frustration boiled over into what some have dubbed the “pork revolution."

28/12/2017

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Brazil expels Venezuela's top diplomat in the country

The Brazilian foreign ministry say Gerardo Antonio Delgado Maldonado will have to leave the country and that the decision was a "swift measure".

27/12/2017

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Nephews of Venezuela's first lady jailed for drugs plot

The two nephews of Venezuela's first lady, Cilia Flores, have been sentenced to 18 years in prison in the US following their convictions on drug conspiracy charges.

15/12/2017

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Venezuela opposition receive human rights award

The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov prize for human rights to members of Venezuela's democratic opposition.

13/12/2017

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Venezuelans turn to ‘bitcoin mining’ to purchase basic needs

Hyperinflation has pushed everyday Venezuelans to “bitcoin mining”, which operates underground.

13/12/2017

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Venezuelan government claims big turnout but Caracas calm in invisible

Municipal elections have been won by the governing Socialists, but an opposition boycott meant our reporter saw few people voting in the capital.

11/12/2017

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Maduro bans opposition from 2018 election

Venezuela's president says opposition boycott of mayoral elections disqualifies them from next year's presidential vote

11/12/2017

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Voices of opposition in Venezuela

Euronews obtains rare interviews by voices of the opposition in Venezuela.

08/12/2017

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Maduro tries to change rules of game by creating Venezuelan cryptocurr

Venezuela is creating a bitcoin rival, the "Petro", to get around the handicaps of what President Maduro calls America's "financial blockade" of the country.

04/12/2017

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"Venezuela is going to export peace to the world"

The latin american country has approved legislation to clamp down on the media.

09/11/2017

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The German village in Venezuela and the country's political crisis

Colonia Tovar was founded by German immigrants and, like other Venezuelans, residents are concerned over the current political situation.

20/10/2017

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Maduro wins surprise election victory in Venezuela

Venezuela's opposition coalition has refused to recognize the results of gubernatorial elections where the ruling socialists won a surprise majority.

16/10/2017

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Maduro's power test as Venezuela votes

Venezuela is going to the polls for the first time since President Maduro's consitutional reforms, a test of his hold on the country

15/10/2017

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Venezuela slams US travel ban

Venezuela accuses the US of "psychological terrorism" after it imposes travel restrictions on the south American nation

26/09/2017

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President Maduro agrees to talks with Venezuelan opposition

Nicolas Maduro, has confirmed that his government will take part in talks with the country’s opposition.

13/09/2017

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Maduro ready 'to be a dictator' to help Venezuela

Venezuela continues to reel under a political and economic crisis but President Nicholas Maduro shows no sign of changing course. Maduro says he's willing to be a dictator if it will help turn the country around.

10/09/2017

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Caracas summons ambassadors over 'meddling'

Venezuela summons four European ambassadors in diplomatic protest over 'interfering in its affairs'

05/09/2017

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Venezuela seeks to prosecute opposition for backing US sanctions

National Constitutional Assembly accuses opposition politicians of being "traitors"

30/08/2017

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Venezuela accuses opposition for US sanctions

Delcy Rodriguez backs her president and accuses venezuelan opposition groups for US sanctions

29/08/2017

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Venezuela holds military exercises after US threat

Venezuela is holding two days of nationwide armed forces exercises and has called on civilians to join reserve units to defend against a possible attack by the US.

27/08/2017