Protesters march for end of ‘dictatorship’ amid standoff
By JOSHUA GOODMAN and HANNAH DREIER Masses of protesters jammed the streets of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday on the heels of a move by congress to open a political trial…
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Venezuela braces for turbulence after recall is stalled
By HANNAH DREIER Venezuela is bracing for turbulence after the socialist government blocked a presidential recall referendum in a move opposition leaders are calling a coup. The opposition is urging…
Arrest of Caracas mayor sign of broader Venezuela crackdown
By HANNAH DREIER Opposition leaders in Venezuela are calling for a rally to protest the surprise arrest of Caracas’ mayor. The arrest of Antonio Ledezma late Thursday has enraged opponents…
VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT FACES FIRST ELECTORAL TEST
By JOSHUA GOODMAN A member of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council tests a voting machine at a polling station in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. Venezuelans will vote in…
Venezuelan shoppers amass outside seized stores
By JOSHUA GOODMAN Shoppers wait outside to come in a Daka appliance store in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. In a bid to bring down prices that have jumped…
US reporter held by Venezuelan authorities
By JOSHUA GOODMAN This undated photo provided by Miami Herald Andean Bureau Chief Jim Wyss, via The Miami Herald, shows Jim Wyss. Wyss was detained by Venezuelan authorities while reporting…
3 VENEZUELAN ENVOYS EXPELLED BY US IN RETALIATION
By FABIOLA SANCHEZ In this photo released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, right, raises his arm as he stands with National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello during an event…
VENEZUELA GOVT CLAIMS SABOTAGE IN DEADLY BLAST
By FABIOLA SANCHEZ Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference at the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Venezuela’s oil minister said Monday that…