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Venezuela's Fourth Week of Post Election Controversy: Assembly Deal Reached

ryan — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:48:42 +0000

After last week’s violent national assembly brawl, the opposition and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) have reached an agreement. However, the opposition has brought another appeal to the Supreme Court over the election results and is still abstaining from the auditing process that it demanded.

Venezuela to Obama: “Please Get Informed”

ryan — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:25:29 +0000

The Venezuelan government hit back at a series of what it describes as “false and “interventionist” statements made by U.S. President Barack Obama over the weekend.

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.

Venezuela’s Maduro Begins “Street Government”, Announces 70 Measures for Zulia

chris — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:12:31 +0000

On Monday President Nicolas Maduro explained the outcomes of the government’s first “Street Government” carried out in Zulia state, including the recovery of Maracaibo Lake, expanding a wind farm, and a new newspaper.

Auditing Process Begins in Venezuela amid Opposition Claims of “Lies” and “Persecution”

ryan — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:22:24 +0000

As Venezuela’s electoral organisation begins auditing the 14 April elections, ex-opposition candidate Henrique Capriles has announced his team will not participate, Spain has offered to mediate the “conflict”, and the arrest of retired general Antonio Rivero has been met with accusations of “political persecution”.

Venezuela’s Electoral Council Says Capriles Lacks Proof of Fraud

ryan — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:56:50 +0000

Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) announced yesterday that they would not approve Henrique Capriles’ additional demands for the auditing of the April 14 elections, and explained that he lacks any proof of fraud.

Venezuelan Government Accuses Capriles of Making “Impossible” Demands

ryan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:48:20 +0000

Opposition leader Henrique Capriles claimed yesterday that the presidential elections were “stolen”, and demanded further audit measures that the Venezuelan government has said are “impossible”.

Venezuela Appoints New Chargé D’Affaires to the U.S, Relations Improve

chris — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:36:12 +0000

Yesterday Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro named a new head of Venezuela’s diplomatic mission in Washington. The move followed some tension over possible sanctions, and the US refusing to recognise Venezuela’s election results.

Venezuelan Government Declares Temporary State of Emergency in Electricity Sector

chris — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:11:30 +0000

Venezuela's government declared a state of emergency in the national electricity system yesterday. It will last for 90 days, and aims to attend to increased demand and protect electricity infrastructure from sabotage.

Venezuela’s Maduro Announces “New Cycle of the Revolution”

ryan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:27:46 +0000

Speaking last night during the swearing-in of the new ministerial cabinet, President Nicolas Maduro argued that the “new cycle of the revolution” should be focused on “building peace, security, and coexistence”.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Appoints New Cabinet

greg — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:26:02 +0000

President Nicolas Maduro appointed new faces to over half of cabinet positions, though ministers with a number of key portfolios including defence, foreign affairs, petroleum and information will stay on for another term.

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro Sworn in, Promises "a Revolution of the Revolution"

ryan — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:40:10 +0000

Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as Venezuelan president for the constitutional period 2013 – 2019 today, promising to continue Hugo Chavez’s legacy and spearhead “a revolution of the revolution”.

UNASUR and NAM back Venezuela's Maduro, US Maintains Support for Capriles

tamara — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:38:43 +0000

The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) yesterday recognised the presidency of Nicolas Maduro, ahead of his inauguration today.

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.

Venezuela's Maduro Receives New International Support

tamara — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:17:49 +0000

As the Venezuelan opposition continues to reject Sunday's election results, President Nicolas Maduro has received support from across the region.

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.

Maduro Proclaimed Venezuelan President Elect Amid Opposition Claims of “Illegitimacy”

ryan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:41:44 +0000

Nicolas Maduro was declared Venezuelan president elect this afternoon, but the opposition continues to refuse to recognise the result unless a manual recount is undertaken.

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.

Some Incidents as Venezuelan Voting Process Draws to a Close

tamara — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:31:27 +0000

The voting process in Venezuela today has been peaceful, with a large turnout, and so far only minor incidencents. As opposition candidate Henrique Capriles voted, he called publically for an “avalanche” of his supporters at the booths at 2pm, while government candidate Nicolas Maduro affirmed he would accept the election results.

Voting Underway for Venezuela’s Presidential Elections

tamara — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:02:36 +0000

Voting has begun today for Venezuela’s 2013 presidential elections, with many citizens arriving at the polling stations as early as 3 a.m, three hours before voting commenced.

Red Tide Sweeps Caracas as Venezuelan Presidential Campaign Ends (+images)

ewan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:15:01 +0000

Venezuela’s presidential election campaign reached an emotional close yesterday as both candidates made last bid attempts to win over votes.

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.

Both Candidates Promise to Raise Venezuela’s Minimum Wage

tamara — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:44:04 +0000

Both candidates for president in Venezuela’s upcoming elections have promised to raise the nation’s minimum wage if they are elected on Sunday.

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.

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.