Government of Venezuela - Wikipedia
WEBVenezuela is a federal presidential republic. The chief executive is the President of Venezuela who is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the President. Legislative power is vested in the National Assembly of Venezuela.
How the U.S. Played a Role in Venezuela’s Election - The New York Times
WEBJul 20, 2024 · The Venezuelan government considers U.S. sanctions illegal and blames Washington for the country’s economic crisis and for the exodus of nearly eight million Venezuelans.
Edmundo González, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Says He Was …
WEB1 day ago · Venezuela’s opposition leader, Edmundo González, said in a video address from exile on Wednesday that the country’s autocratic government had forced him to sign a letter recognizing President ...
Venezuela - The World Factbook
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Venezuela’s ongoing socio-economic, political, and human rights crises have resulted in widespread poverty and food insecurity and have devastated the country’s healthcare system.
Venezuela: The Rise and Fall of a Petrostate
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Venezuela continues to grapple with economic and political hardship under President Nicolás Maduro, but U.S. sanctions relief in exchange for democratic reforms have sparked hope for a revival...
Venezuela’s Strongman Was Confident of Victory. Then Came the …
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Venezuela’s government believed its control of all levers of power would give the country’s authoritarian president an Election Day victory. A rebellion by its supporters undid the plan.
Venezuela election: Five things you need to know - BBC
WEBThis election could bring a change of government to Venezuela after 25 years in which it has been run by the socialist PSUV party - first under the leadership of the late President Hugo Chávez,...
Venezuela: Rights probe points to ‘unprecedented’ repression
WEB4 days ago · Violence used against opponents of the Venezuelan authorities has reached unprecedented levels, a top independent human rights probe alleged on Tuesday, citing arrests, sexual abuse and torture as just some of the methods used by the Government of President Nicolas Maduro to stay in power. In a new report, the Human Rights Council …
Venezuela: Human rights emergency calls for robust action from …
WEB1 day ago · “The Venezuelan people keep resisting a ruthless and systematic policy of repression from Nicolás Maduro’s government. The inspiring work of human rights defenders inside the country stands in stark contrast to state-sponsored brutality, including at least 20 people killed by use of force, thousands of arbitrary detentions, and oppressive ...
What’s happening in Venezuela - protests, election uncertainty ... - CNN
WEBJul 30, 2024 · Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro after deadly protests erupted across the country following its disputed presidential election.