In just one hundred days, the former ambassador Edmundo Gonzalez He went from being a complete unknown in Venezuela to becoming one of the main candidates for the presidential elections, with the support of the largest opposition coalition, the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), which seeks to regain power after twenty-five years of Chavista government. González […]
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Chile sends a protest note to Venezuela for preventing the entry of invited senators
The Chilean Government sent this Friday to Venezuela a note of protest for having prevented senators Felipe Kast (center-right) and José Manuel Rojo Edwards (far-right) from entering the country, invited by the Venezuelan opposition as observers in the elections on Sunday in which Nicolas Maduro seeks re-election. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Venezuelan […]
Why should the Venezuelan elections matter to the rest of the world?
The future of Venezuela is at stake. Voters will decide on Sunday whether to re-elect President Nicolas Madurowhose 11 years in power have been marred by crises, or whether they give the opposition a chance to make good on its promise to reverse ruling party policies that caused an economic collapse and forced millions to […]
Elections in Venezuela: five key facts about the country
Venezuela, South American country rich in Petroleum, will hold presidential elections on July 28, amid an unprecedented crisis that caused a collapse of the economy and a mass exodus of its population. Here are five points about the country: From Simon Bolivar to Chavism Simón Bolívar (Caracas, 1783 – Santa Marta, Colombia, 1830), known as […]
Milei says Argentina supports the Venezuelan people in their “fight for freedom”
President Javier Milei He said this Friday that Argentina Support the Venezuelans “in this fight for freedom”, in a message sent to the opposition leader Maria Corina Machado Two days before the presidential elections in Venezuela. Argentina also expressed its desire that Venezuela “respect” the right to vote of its citizens and repudiated “thethe regime’s […]
Venezuela votes in a different economic context, but with historical difficulties
The Venezuela The country that holds presidential elections this Sunday is far from the one that went to the polls in 2018, when it faced hyperinflation, shortages and exchange rate instability, among other ills, in economic terms, although long-standing problems still persist, such as low wages, poverty, poverty and the services crisis. The ten candidates, […]
Venezuela: more than 130 people arrested in connection with opposition campaign, says NGO
The authorities of Venezuela 135 people linked to the opposition candidate’s campaign have been arrested Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutiathe president’s main rival Nicolas Maduro in Sunday’s elections, the NGO Foro Penal, dedicated to the defense of political prisoners, denounced on Friday. “Since January until now, there have been 149 arbitrary arrests for political reasons (…) 135 […]
Venezuela faces a crucial decision: re-elect Maduro or opt for the opposition after 25 years
The future of Venezuelans is at stake. Voters will decide on Sunday whether to re-elect President Nicolas Madurowhose 11 years in power have been marred by crises, or whether they give the opposition a chance to make good on its promise to reverse ruling party policies that caused an economic collapse and forced millions to […]
What do Venezuelans believe in? A look at religion just days before the elections
Venezuela It is a predominantly Catholic country, but the exact number of devotees is difficult to determine. Since the government has not published official figures in more than a decade, the current religious landscape can only be gauged through projections and independent fieldwork. An evangelical pastor is on the ballot for the July 28 election, […]
US says turnout will be key for opposition to win in Venezuela
USA He said on Wednesday that participation will be a key factor for the opposition to win the presidential elections next Sunday in Venezuelaan election that, according to Washingtonthey assume “an opportunity“so that the country can return to the “democracy”. “The key parameter will be voter turnout. Polls indicate a clear lead for the opposition. […]