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Maduro claims victory amid low turnout in Venezuela

With less than 50% official turnout, and much lower in reality according to the opposition, re-elected Nicolas Maduro has "no legitimacy" say his critics.

21/05/2018

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Venezuela votes for its next president

In an election that some have called a "coronation" of a dictator, Venezuelans are seeking to end the economic crisis facing the country.

20/05/2018

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Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro seeks another six years in power

As Sunday's election approaches Venezuelans continue to suffer a deep and prolonged economic and social crisis.

18/05/2018

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Venezuelan elections: 'People still believe in Chavismo but don't support Maduro'

This Sunday, Venezuelans will go to the polls in snap elections called by the government to elect their future president. Many believe that Nicolas Maduro will be elected for a second term but the Chavista president has lost a lot of support over the years.

16/05/2018

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Venezuelan hardship unlikely to affect presidential election

Nicolas Maduro, has been unable to manage a crisis which, for ordinary citizens, has led to shortages food and medicine. But he is likely to be returned as president.

15/05/2018

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Malaria finds sanctuary in crisis-hit Venezuela

World Health Organisation reports massive rise in mosquito borne disease as Venezuela's anti-malaria campaigns fail.

25/04/2018

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The story behind the Venezuelan World Press Photo of 2018

Venezuelan photographer Ronaldo Schemidt was covering the anti-government protests in his home country when a motorcycle's petrol tank exploded and a protester next to him caught fire.

13/04/2018

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Relatives demand explanations following prison deaths

Some 68 people died in a riot and fire in police station cells in Venezuela.

30/03/2018

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Easter communions under threat in Venezuela

Rationed flour and shortages mean hosts in short supply for the faithful, so Colombia has donated 250,000 unleavened discs for the ceremonies across the country.

30/03/2018

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Venezuela exodus: thousands flock to Colombia for food and water

In this Aid Zone Euronews' Monica Pinna travels to the Colombia city of Cúcuta to see the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the country's border with Venezuela.

29/03/2018

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Over 60 prisoners killed in Venezuela police station fire

Riot leads to tragedy as blaze kills prisoners.

29/03/2018

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Venezuelans flee to Colombia to escape economic meltdown

In a special report Euronews' Monica Pinna travels to the Colombia border to witness the mass exodus of Venezuelan migrants.

26/03/2018

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Three less zeros for Venezuelan bank notes

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced that the country's bank notes will be re-issued but with three less zeros. The move is the result of a economic crisis that has seen the bolivar plummet against other currencies.

23/03/2018

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Euroviews. The bridge of last hope is a window on modern Venezuela | View

All kinds of people turn up at the border with one thing in common - desperation.

20/03/2018

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Former Prosecutor General denounces “more than 8000 executions” in criminal case against Venezuela regime

Luisa Ortega, was dismissed from office last year after she denounced constitutional reforms promoted by President Nicolas Maduro as a breach of democracy.

09/03/2018

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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