The lack of transparency has made it extremely difficult to verify the results. But the opposition has so far presented more detailed information and allowed its numbers to be scrutinized, which gives them more credibility
State Secretary Antony Blinken says ‘overwhelming evidence’ shows that Edmundo González Urrutia ‘won the most votes,’ rather than President Nicolás Maduro
Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle has threatened to arrest Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado and is not relenting to pressure from the United States and leftist leaders who demand a verifiable result
The Maduro government must heed the calls of the international community and allow an impartial vote count following the presidential election on Sunday
At least two people are dead and over 46 arrested as the Chavista government moves to repress the street demonstrations spreading throughout the country
Opposition leader María Corina Machado said that in the coming days she will announce actions to ‘defend the truth’ about the real winner of the vote
State Secretary Antony Blinken voices ‘serious concerns that the result announced does not reflect the will or the votes of the Venezuelan people.’ Chile’s president says ‘we will not recognize any result that is not verifiable’
Voters in the Caribbean country have to choose between the continuity of Chavismo after 25 years, or a transition under the leadership of Edmundo González and María Corina Machado
Experts say that polling machines and their printed records are reliable, at least in theory, but warn that Chavismo may discourage participation and threaten voters with revoking their government benefits
Migration is a distinct possibility for nearly one-fourth of the country’s population if there is no change in political leadership on Sunday
With ideas completely opposed to the Chavista government, the opposition candidate seeks to re-establish international relations and reunite Venezuelan families that have been fragmented by exodus and exile
Venezuela’s opposition presidential candidate is confident of his lead in the polls, but has reservations about President Maduro’s reaction if Chavismo loses the election on Sunday
Over the last decade, the ruling party has lost a large part of its support base. The corruption and enrichment of the political leaders, in contrast to the impoverishment of the people, have led to deep disenchantment
In a conversation with EL PAÍS, the son of the president of Venezuela expresses confidence in a Chavista victory at the polls on Sunday but gives assurances that they are also ready to recognize defeat
In an interview with EL PAÍS, the Venezuelan opposition leader expresses her confidence that Chavismo will accept electoral defeat if voted out on July 28
National GDP is expected to grow by 4.2% in 2024 and oil production now exceeds 820,000 barrels per day after years of catastrophic figures
The Maduro government has sent contradictory messages when referring to a scenario in which Edmundo González Urrutia wins the presidential vote on July 28
Chavismo has responded with an iron fist to the massive demonstrations in favor of Edmundo González Urrutia, who has inherited the political capital of disqualified opposition leader María Corina Machado
The international community is attempting to promote a last-minute agreement between Chavismo and the opposition to respect the outcome of the July 28 presidential election
The dispute between President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Edmundo González is pitting continuity against the beginning of a transition that would end 25 years of Bolivarian revolution
The Venezuelan president, like Hugo Chávez, has denounced multiple plots against him, and has remained in his residence for long periods due to these safety concerns
The writer and diplomat who has received the support of the majority opposition trusts that Chavismo will not disqualify his candidacy for the July election
Under Obama, Biden and Trump, Washington has introduced economic measures against the Maduro government. Here is an overview of how these moves have impacted the country
The government apparatus deploys a propaganda operation to counter the effects of Biden’s decision, showcasing good economic forecasts and new agreements with the oil company Repsol
The favorite son of the radicalized left in Venezuela, Rodríguez sought power to avenge the murder of his father. In tandem with the president, he works on dividing the opposition and confusing countries that expect a shift toward democracy from Chavismo
The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela presented a united front following a diplomatic row over the incapacitation of the most visible opposition candidate for the Venezuelan presidential election
The governor of Zulia denies having betrayed the Venezuelan opposition’s unity candidate and insists that he registered by surprise to ensure that voters will have a choice in the July 28 election