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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

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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

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Dudamel's gift of Beethoven to brotherly Bogota

Celebrated Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel revels in bringing the entire spectrum of Beethoven's symphonies to Colombia in a further triumph for the groundbreaking Simón Bolivar Orchestra

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Rehearsing with the Simón Bolívar, an orchestra like no other

In this extra feature Maestro Dudamel tells Musica about what it means to belong to the Simón Bolívar Orchestra and speaks of Beethoven’s importance

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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

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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

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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

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Naked riders seek to crank up pressure over safety for cyclists

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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

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Ex-Spanish PM defies Venezuelan anger over jailed politicians

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

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Obama and Maduro meet for first time amid US-Venezuela tension

President Obama briefly met his Venezuelan counterpart for the first time on the margins of the Summit of the Americas in Panama. Greatly exceeding

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Queues outside Venezuelan supermarkets amid shortages

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

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