Venezuela

2024 - 7 - 29

Elections, Oil, and a Side of Empanadas: Venezuela's Future Hangs in the Balance!

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Will Maduro hold onto power or will change sweep across Venezuela? Join us as we break down the high stakes of this electoral showdown!

Venezuela is at a political crossroads as the nation votes in a presidential election that could symbolically and literally shake up the political landscape. Nicolás Maduro, the long-standing president, is vying for a third term against a backdrop of severe economic hardship and discontent among a populace starving for change. The stakes are astronomical; a shift in leadership could end nearly a quarter century of socialist rule, while a victory for Maduro could seal his grip on power for another six years. Talk about a nail-biter!

As voters cast their ballots, the opposition, led by retired military officer Edmundo González Urrutia, is rallying support with hopes of unseating the incumbent. Polls suggest that this could be the most competitive election Bolivia has seen in decades. It’s not just about politics, either; this election is being watched closely across the Americas due to its potential effects on regional stability and ideologies. Grab the popcorn, because this showdown could send shocks across the continent!

As the polls closed on what many are dubbing Venezuela's most consequential election, tensions remained high. In a country struggling under a severe economic crisis, everyday citizens are calling for change with literally their lives hanging in the balance. Prior to the election, both sides engaged in intense campaigning, with Maduro unleashing a barrage of promises while the opposition called for vigilance against potential electoral fraud. Whether it’s the lure of fresh empanadas or the fear of the unknown, it’s clear that Venezuela is on a knife's edge.

In the weeks leading up to the election, the Venezuelan government faced significant backlash due to hyperinflation, scarcity of basic goods, and an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Did you know that at one point, the country’s inflation rate soared above an astonishing 1,000,000%? Talk about redefining the concept of 'living paycheck to paycheck'! With international observers closely monitoring the outcome, all eyes remain glued to how this democratic process could redefine not just Venezuela's fate but potentially reshape the political landscape of Latin America for years to come. Buckle up, folks!

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Maduro's grip on power challenged in seismic Venezuela election (POLITICO.eu)

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The Latest: Venezuela chooses between another presidential term ... (ABC News)

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Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro's grip on power (BBC News)

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Venezuelans vote in crucial presidential election as opposition ... (CNN)

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Venezuela opposition urges vigilance as polls close (BBC News)

Polls are starting to close in Venezuela's presidential election, in which the governing socialist PSUV party's Nicolás Maduro is seeking a third term in ...

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Venezuela on a knife-edge as polls close in election which could ... (The Guardian)

Opinion polls suggest president Nicolás Maduro is facing possible defeat against little-known ex-diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia.

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Venezuelans anxiously await results of an election that could end ... (NPR)

The results are not yet in. But if challenger Edmundo González beats president Nicolás Maduro, it could have ripple effects throughout the Americas.

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Venezuelans anxiously await results of presidential election that ... (CBS News)

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Venezuela election: Maduro declared winner in disputed vote (BBC News)

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Venezuela's Maduro declared winner in disputed presidential election (The Australian Financial Review)

Nicolás Maduro will face the challenge of legitimising the vote to his people and the rest of the world, given a history of repression and fraudulent ...

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Maduro declared winner in Venezuela, opposition claims irregularities (Voice of America)

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Both Venezuela strongman Nicolas Maduro and opposition claim ... (CNN)

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Venezuela president, opposition in election stand-off (The Northern Daily Leader)

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Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela's presidential election Sunday, but his opponents immediately disputed the results, claiming a landslide ...

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Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's ... (NPR)

BOGOTA, Colombia — Electoral authorities claimed that Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's deeply unpopular president, had won a third term in Sunday's election, ...

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Nicolás Maduro claims election win in Venezuela as opposition ... (ABC News)

The current president claims a third term in the South American country as the opposition and international observers say exit polls suggest a different ...

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'Hard to believe': Venezuela election result met with suspicion abroad (The Guardian)

Spain's foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, also called on the electoral authority to release voting information in the interests of “respecting the ...

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Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election (Aljazeera.com)

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Venezuela election: Nicolas Maduro claims victory as Venezuelans ... (WLS-TV)

Election results in Venezuela have Nicolas Maduro claiming victory, while opposition leader Edmundo González disputes the results.

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Venezuela on a knife-edge as opposition accuses Maduro of rigging ... (The Guardian)

Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo ...

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EU skeptical of purported Maduro victory in Venezuela (POLITICO.eu)

Brussels is concerned by allegations from the Venezuelan opposition of flaws and shortcomings in the vote-counting process.

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REACTION: Maduro Declared Winner of Venezuela's Disputed ... (Americas Quarterly)

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Hope was in the air for Venezuela's election, but it ended in dispute ... (NPR)

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Protests break out as Maduro claims victory in disputed Venezuela ... (Aljazeera.com)

World leaders and other observers call for full breakdown of election results as opposition says vote marred by fraud.

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Venezuela's Maduro just tightened his grip on power. What comes ... (Vox)

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Venezuela: Guterres 'calls for complete transparency' following ... (UN News)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the people of Venezuela “for their determination to express their will peacefully through the ballot box ...

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Protests break out in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's disputed ... (Financial Times)

Government warns of crackdown on opposition leaders while US and others demand details of the results.

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Venezuela: Maduro's declaration of victory isn't fooling anyone (The Conversation AU)

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Venezuela's opposition: we have proof we beat Maduro (The Northern Daily Leader)

President Nicolas Maduro claimed he won Venezuela's disputed election but opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez claims he has evidence...

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Protesters take to the streets in Venezuela over contested ... (NPR)

Venezuela's electoral authorities made it official: Socialist President Nicolás Maduro will be in office for another six years.

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In Venezuela, voters caught in Maduro's dangerous dance are ... (CNN)

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