News: Opposition

Opposition Releases Alleged Recording Demonstrating Corruption within Venezuelan Government

tamara — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:55:09 +0000

The Venezuelan opposition yesterday released a recording which they claim shows evidence of corruption and internal factionalism within the government. However journalist Mario Silva, supposedly in the recording, said it was a “set-up”.

Venezuela's Globovisión to be Sold but will Maintain Political Line

tamara — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:03:58 +0000

Opposition television channel Globovisión will change hands, but is expected to maintain its anti-government editorial line.

Capriles Formally Contests Elections Before Venezuela’s Supreme Court

greg — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:27:21 +0000

Representatives from the electoral campaign of ex-presidential candidate Henrique Capriles formally contested last month’s elections before Venezuela’s Supreme Court today.

Violence Erupts in Venezuela’s National Assembly

tamara — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:23:04 +0000

Violence broke out yesterday in Venezuela’s National Assembly between Chavista and anti-Chavista lawmakers after opposition representatives disrupted the day’s session with air horns, whistles, and shouting.

US Citizen Arrested in Venezuela in Connection with Destabilization Plans

tamara — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:02:27 +0000

Venezuelan security forces have arrested a US national in connection with an alleged plot to “violently destabilize the country” following the April elections, Minister for Internal Affairs, Miguel Torres announced yesterday.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Capriles Withdraws Support for Electoral Audit

tamara — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:02:25 +0000

After striking a deal with the National Electoral Council for an audit of the April 14 elections last week, yesterday opposition leader Henrique Capriles called for a boycott of the process.

Venezuelan Private Media Try to Cover Up Attacks on Government Health Clinics

tamara — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:08:42 +0000

After government officials denounced attacks on various government health clinics by rightwing protesters last week, Venezuelan private media launched a campaign to cover up those attacks and deny that they had occurred.

Venezuela’s Electoral Council Approves Audit of 100 Percent of Votes

chris — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:22:01 +0000

Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) announced Thursday that it would carry out an audit of 100 percent of the votes in last Sunday’s presidential elections.

Venezuelan Opposition Formally Requests Recount, Maduro Calls for “Street Parliaments”

chris — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:15:51 +0000

Representatives of opposition leader Henrique Capriles’ campaign team this afternoon handed over documents to the National Electoral Council (CNE) to request a recount of 100% of the votes. 54% of the votes were audited on Monday, and no problems found.

Capriles Falsifies Evidence in Order to Claim Fraud in Venezuela’s Elections

chris — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:33:52 +0000

Opposition leader Henrique Capriles has given falsified evidence to support his claims that there was fraud in Venezuela’s presidential elections on Sunday.

Protests, Disturbances, and Violence Continue in Venezuela, General Strike a “Failure”

tamara — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:50:54 +0000

This afternoon president Maduro said the opposition’s call for a general strike today had “failed”. He also blamed the losing candidate in Sunday’s elections, Henrique Capriles, for the seven deaths last night.

Debate Focuses on Recount as Venezuelan Opposition Disputes Maduro’s Victory

ewan — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:51:47 +0000

Venezuela awoke today in a climate of uncertainty after government candidate Nicolas Maduro narrowly won yesterday’s presidential election and the opposition disputed the result, calling for a vote recount.

Maduro Wins Venezuelan Presidential Election with 50.66 Percent of the Vote [updated]

chris — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:57:30 +0000

Nicolas Maduro has won the Venezuelan presidential election with 50.66 percent of the vote against 49.07 percent for opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski. Maduro gave a victory speech immediately after, while Capriles has recognized the defeat.

Venezuelan Government Foils Destabilisation Plans

tamara — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:38:12 +0000

Venezuelan security forces have foiled a plot to violently destabilise the country, Vice-president Jorge Arreaza announced this afternoon.

Venezuelan Government Releases “Evidence” that Opposition is Planning to not Recognise Election Results

chris — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:10:54 +0000

This morning United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) leader Diosdado Cabello presented evidence, including phone recordings, documents, and emails, allegedly proving that the opposition has plans to not recognise the 14 April presidential election results.

Capriles Attacks Venezuelan Electoral Council, Refuses to Sign Document

ewan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:47:35 +0000

Tonight rightwing candidate Henrique Capriles said that he will not sign a National Electoral Council (CNE) document to guarantee that he would recognise the results of the 14 April presidential elections.

Perpetrators of Violence against Venezuelan Opposition Students Unclear [updated]

ewan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:32:15 +0000

According to Venezuelan press, at least seven students were injured last night in Las Castellana plaza, Chacao, Caracas, allegedly by government supporters.

Insults and Promises in Venezuelan Presidential Campaign as Vote Draws Near

ewan — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:30:24 +0000

With six days left until voting, the campaign to choose late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s successor has been filled with insults and promises.

Venezuelan Government Denounces the Presence of Opposition “Mercenaries”

ewan — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:51:17 +0000

Venezuelan government officials released a recorded conversation on Saturday that allegedly reveals the use of “mercenaries” by the Venezuelan opposition to create chaos in the lead up to elections next Sunday.

Ex Brazilian President Lula Supports Venezuela’s Maduro

chris — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:01:32 +0000

Luiz Lula da Silva, president of Brazil from 2003 to 1 January 2011, recorded a video message “to the people of Venezuela”, lending his support to candidate for the Venezuelan presidency, Nicolas Maduro, while opposition candidate Henrique Capriles continued to argue for the “Brazilian model”.

Venezuelan Government Accuses Opposition Campaign of Seeking Violence

tamara — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:36:56 +0000

After opposition candidate Henrique Capriles announced last week that he would launch his electoral campaign in the same city as PSUV candidate Nicolas Maduro, government officials accused his campaign of attempting to create violence.

Three Opposition Legislators Withdraw Support, Allege Plans to not Recognise Venezuelan Election Results

chris — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:56:04 +0000

Three opposition substitute legislators, Ricardo Sanchez, Carlos Vargas, and Andres Avelino announced publically yesterday that they were withdrawing their support for opposition candidate Henrique Capriles.

Maduro Counters Campaign to Discredit Venezuelan Electoral System

greg — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:44:16 +0000

The presidential candidate of the Bolivarian Revolution, Nicolas Maduro, yesterday counter-attacked the opposition’s campaign to discredit Venezuela’s electoral system ahead of the 14 April presidential election.

Opposition Intensifies Campaign against Venezuelan Electoral System

tamara — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:49:23 +0000

Police, pro-government and opposition students clashed on the streets of Caracas yesterday amid a growing opposition campaign against Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE).

Chavez’s Family and Venezuelan Government Respond to Claims His Death was “Planned”

chris — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:29:56 +0000

After the opposition candidate for president, Henrique Capriles suggested that Chavez’s death was “planned” on Sunday night, members of Chavez’s family and the governing United Socialist Party of Venezuela have criticised his comments and called for him to retract them.

Venezuelan Opposition Channel Globovision to be Sold after Elections

ewan — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:39:44 +0000

Globovision, an opposition news television station, announced yesterday that it has accepted a buyout offer, to be carried out after the 14 April presidential elections.

Maduro and Capriles Register Candidacies as Venezuela Prepares for Fresh Presidential Elections

greg — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:32:55 +0000

Socialist candidate Nicolas Maduro and opposition candidate Henrique Capriles today registered for Venezuela’s upcoming presidential elections, following Hugo Chavez’s death last week.

New Venezuelan Presidential Elections Set for 14 April

ewan — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:22:28 +0000

New Venezuelan presidential elections are to be held on Sunday 14 April, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) has announced.

As Venezuela Mourns Chavez, Opposition Questions Constitutional Order

tamara — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:47:15 +0000

As Venezuela enters its second day of mourning of the death of President Hugo Chavez, leaders of the opposition have already begun criticisms of the president’s successors, accusing them of not following the constitution.

US Embassy Officials Expelled from Venezuela, Government Warns of “Conspiracy Plans”

tamara — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:02:41 +0000

Vice-president Nicolas Maduro today denounced destabilisation plans by the international and Venezuelan right wing, announcing the expulsion of two US officials for threatening military security. He also implied that Chavez’s cancer was “caused by enemies of Venezuela”.