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Maduro's last dance? Venezuela's ultimate political survivor faces toughest challenge yet

Nicolás Maduro has survived an almost impossible litany of threats since becoming the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's political heir in 2013

The Independent UK

Ex-diplomat, political newcomer, grandpa. That's Edmundo González, Venezuela's Maduro rival

The past two months have been unlike anything Edmundo González Urrutia had ever experienced: He gave political speeches, shook people’s hands and waved from the top of a truck moving through cheering crowds gathered across Venezuela

The Independent UK

Maria Corina Machado: Symbol Of Hope And Resistance

Maria Corina Machado, a symbol of hope and perseverance in Venezuela, faces challenges and inspires many to stand up against repression.

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As Venezuela heads for July 28 presidential election, what does the religious landscape look like?

What do Venezuelans believe in

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Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is working hard to shore up the loyalty of the armed forces and keep top commanders in line, days ahead of a hotly disputed election that threatens the self-proclaimed socialist's hold on power

The Independent UK

Tensions rise in Guyana as Maduro uses border dispute to build support ahead of Venezuela poll

An old territorial claim to part of Guyana rich in oil and gold has proved useful for Hugo Chávez’s successor. But the land grab has sparked outrage among the Guyanese

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelan opposition urges military to accept the presidential election's outcome

The military has a large role in the country's civic and political landscape and is largely loyal to the Maduro government

Latin Times

Could Venezuela’s softly-spoken opposition newcomer end 25 years of Chavismo?

Hopes rise that Edmundo González Urrutia can beat Nicolas Maduro on 28 July and lead the country out of a wretched decade

The Guardian - US

Venezuela's Maduro considers further embracing authoritarianism to stay in power

An analysis by International Crisis Group showed that Chavismo is committed to staying in power

Latin Times

Most Venezuelan polling centers at risk of manipulation at the elections, study shows

A report by sociologist Héctor Briceño says that 86% of all centers are at some sort of risk

Latin Times

The different tactics Venezuela's Maduro could use to remain in power despite losing the elections

An analysis piece has cast doubt on the possibility that Maduro, a seasoned political strategist, will graciously allow a clean contest and leave office should he lose

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Reason

Is Javier Milei Making Argentina Great Again?

The new Argentine president is popular with American libertarians, but his record at home looks increasingly populist and authoritarian.

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Who Best Chronicles the Absurd Reality of Venezuelan Politics? A Giant Manic-Depressive Rodent

Diosdado Cabello, Nicolás Maduro's right-hand man, is threatening retribution against the satirical website.

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Venezuela's Presidential Election: Maduro Faces Limited Opposition

Get insights into Venezuela's upcoming one-sided presidential election and the challenges faced by opposition candidates. Follow AP's coverage of Latin Ame...

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The Bukele Model Means Security Without Liberty

El Salvador stands at a crossroads between popular sentiment and adherence to constitutional principles.

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Venezuela's leftist leader Maduro makes a play for evangelical voters

Evangelical Christians are often courted by right-wing politicians. But in Venezuela, left-wing President Nicolás Maduro is trying to secure the church's support in the run-up to elections.

The Independent UK

With patriotic reggaeton and videos, Venezuela's government fans territorial dispute with Guyana

Venezuelan textbooks contain maps of the region in which students learn to quickly point out their homeland as well as neighboring Colombia, Brazil and Guyana

Reason

Is Javier Milei's Movement in Argentina a Cult of Personality in the Name of Liberty?

The stakes are high for this weekend's presidential election.

Reason

Was the Radical Left Correct About the IMF and World Bank?

Alex Gladstein on how "monetary colonialism" has crippled the Third World

The Independent UK

Ex-Venezuelan spy chief pleads not guilty to charges alleging he flooded US with drugs

A former Venezuelan spy chief and longtime adviser to the country’s late leader Hugo Chávez has pleaded not guilty to decade-old drug trafficking charges, a day after his extradition from Spain

The Independent UK

Ex-Venezuelan spy chief Carvajal is extradited from Spain to US on drug trafficking charges

Venezuela’s former spy chief, retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal, is being extradited from Spain to New York to face drug trafficking charges

The Independent UK

Venezuela government's ban on longtime foe draws attention to the opposition's presidential primary

Maria Corina Machado has been a longtime foe of Venezuela’s government, and not exactly a unifying figure for its critics

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