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September 20, 2024 at 5:07 PM
'We have the support of the people,' Venezuela opposition leader says
ABC News’ Diane Macedo speaks with Maria Corina Machado about Venezuela’s ongoing fight for democracy and President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez’s exile.
September 20, 2024 at 5:07 PM
September 19, 2024 at 8:16 PM
4 Americans detained in alleged plot to kill Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
The news comes as the recent Venezuelan presidential election result has been disputed and opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez says he was forced to sign a letter conceding defeat.
September 19, 2024 at 8:16 PM
September 15, 2024 at 9:30 PM
3 US citizens detained in Venezuela
The three United States citizens were detained on suspicion of plotting to destabilize Venezuela, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said.
September 15, 2024 at 9:30 PM
September 15, 2024 at 7:21 PM
3 US citizens detained in Venezuela, interior minister says
Three US citizens detained in Venezuela over alleged plot against government, the interior minister said.
September 15, 2024 at 7:21 PM
1 month ago
Former opposition leader reacts to Maduro's regime ordering arrest of rival
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Leopoldo López on the impact of a Venezuelan court ordering the arrest of Edmundo González, who the U.S. says beat President Nicolás Maduro in the July election.
1 month ago
1 month ago
US seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's plane, DOJ says
The plane was taken from the Dominican Republic to Florida.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Venezuelan court issues arrest warrant for opposition leader
A Venezuelan court issued an arrest warrant for Edmundo González on charges of forgery of legal documents and sabotage.
1 month ago
1 month ago
More protests in Venezuela over contested election
Protesters are taking to the streets one month after the presidential election to show their opposition to Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Venezuela's President Maduro refuses to step down
There's political turmoil in Venezuela after the highly contested presidential election. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado joins ABC News' Kayna Whitworth.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Venezuelan prosecutor announces criminal investigation into opposition
Venezuelan-born influencer Lele Pons discusses the ongoing protests in Venezuela and the new investigation into opposition leaders Edmundo González Urrutia and Maria Corina Machado.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Thousands in streets in Venezuela demanding President Maduro step aside
The U.S. and others say President Nicolás Maduro lost and have recognized the opposition leader as the winner, calling for negotiations to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Protests erupt in Venezuela following disputed election results
President Nicolás Maduro has accused the United States of a coup attempt following the contested election.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Masked assailants raid Venezuelan opposition headquarters amid election dispute
ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with political analyst Liz Rebecca Alarcón about the latest show of violence in Venezuela following the country’s disputed presidential election.
2 months ago
2 months ago
US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday opposition leader Edmundo González was the clear winner in Venezuela’s recent presidential election and not current authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Pressure mounts on Venezuela's Maduro government to release vote tallies: ANALYSIS
The top U.S. diplomat for the region is saying outright that Maduro's opponent won an "overwhelming electoral victory."
2 months ago
2 months ago
President Nicolas Maduro threatens 'revolution' in Venezuela
Amid protests over the Venezuelan election, Nicolas Maduro is threatening "revolution" if he deems necessary.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Political unrest in Venezuela and the role international communities play
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Venezuelan political analyst Liz Rebecca Alarcon to unpack the unrest surrounding the elections and if electoral authorities will meet the White House's demands.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Protests break out in Venezuela over contested election
Venezuelan protestors take to the streets over contested election results, as both sides claimed victory.
2 months ago
2 months ago
US officials voice 'serious concerns' over contested Venezuelan election results
Nicolas Maduro's declared victory may affect economic stability, immigration.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Doubt cast over Venezuelan presidential election
ABC News’ contributor Maria Elena Salinas discusses the controversial election in Venezuela with Nicolás Maduro declared winner, but official tallies from polling booths have not been released.
2 months ago
2 months ago
President Nicolás Maduro declared winner in Venezuelan election
Several foreign governments held off from recognizing the results of the Venezuelan presidential election as officials delayed a release of vote totals.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Venezuelans head to polls for high-stakes presidential election
The authoritarian regime of Nicolás Maduro faces a tough challenge as Venezuelans headed to the polls Sunday.
2 months ago
8 months ago
US reimposes some sanctions on Venezuela
A National Security Council spokesperson confirmed the economic sanctions on Monday.
8 months ago
8 months ago
US reimposes some sanctions on Venezuela over ban on opposition candidates
A little over three months after the Biden administration lifted most economic sanctions on Venezuela, they are reimposing some of them.
8 months ago
8 months ago
The root of the Venezuelan exodus
In the first episode of "Exodus: Global Migration," ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports from South America on what’s driving migrants from Venezuela to make the dangerous trek to the U.S.
8 months ago
10 months ago
US releases ally of Venezuela’s President Maduro in a swap for 10 jailed Americans
Ten Americans detained in Venezuela were released Wednesday -- including six deemed wrongfully detained, White House officials confirmed.
10 months ago
10 months ago
10 Americans freed in prisoner swap with Venezuela
The Biden administration granted clemency to one of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's close allies in exchange for the freedom of 10 Americans who had been jailed in the country.
10 months ago
10 months ago
High-stakes prisoner swap between US and Venezuela
The U.S. released a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in exchange for 10 Americans being sent home.
10 months ago
10 months ago
10 Americans detained in Venezuela released in prisoner exchange
In exchange, the U.S. is extraditing notorious fugitive Leonard Glenn Francis, a former military contractor known as "Fat Leonard."
10 months ago
2 years ago
US gears up for World Cup match against Iran
The United States tied England 0-0 on Friday. To advance to the next round, the U.S. will need to win its match against Iran on Tuesday.
2 years ago
2 years ago
US eases some Venezuela oil sanctions
The move now allows U.S.-based oil giant Chevron to resume limited operations in Venezuela for the first time in nearly three years.
2 years ago
2 years ago
The latest move to repair political relations with Venezuela
The Biden administration said Chevron Corp. could resume "limited" operations in Venezuela, as President Nicolás Maduro's government resumes talks with its opposition.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Americans released from Venezuela prison in swap
The South American country freed seven Americans in exchange for two jailed relatives of Venezuela’s first lady.
2 years ago
2 years ago
7 Americans released from detention in Venezuela
New details on the prisoner swap that brought seven Americans home, in exchange for two Venezuelans with ties to President Nicolas Maduro's wife.
2 years ago
2 years ago
7 Americans released from detention in prisoner swap
"Today, we celebrate that seven families will be whole once more," President Joe Biden said in a statement.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Detained Americans released in Venezuela
The White House made a deal to release two Venezuelan men that were in U.S. custody for smuggling cocaine in exchange for the seven Americans to come back home.
2 years ago
3 years ago
Is US considering diplomatic thaw with Venezuela over need for oil?
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on renewed dialogue between the U.S. and Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro following the ban on Russian oil imports to the U.S.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Venezuela releases 2 detained American
The Venezuelan government has freed two American men as the country seeks to improve its relationship with the United States amid Russia's war with Ukraine.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Military helicopter crashes in Venezuela
Two people were killed and two others were injured after a military helicopter crashed in Venezuela.
3 years ago
4 years ago
Botched Venezuela coup fallout
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz speaks to the family of two ex-special forces soldiers captured after a failed raid against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Families of Americans detained by Venezuela in failed raid plead for help
The families of Americans detained by Venezuela in a failed raid plead for help from the U.S. government.
4 years ago
5 years ago
Federal prosecutors announce drug charges against Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
The State Dept. has also offered a $15M reward for info leading to his arrest.
5 years ago
5 years ago
US sanctions Venezuelan lawmakers ahead of day of protests
There are calls for the U.S. to do more in Venezuela, especially to stop Russia's support.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Venezuelan opposition calls talks with Maduro dead, causing rift
Venezuela's opposition declared talks with Nicolás Maduro dead, a decision meant to bring renewed international pressure, but that appeared to crack its united front.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Glimpse into a Venezuelan psychiatric hospital: Cockroaches and drug shortages
Deep in a major economic crisis, a Venezuelan psychiatric hospital operates with almost no funding.
5 years ago
5 years ago
'Electromagnetic attack' blacks out Venezuela
Citizens on the streets of Venezuela's capital city scrambled to find transportation home as a new blackout surprised the country Tuesday.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Venezuelan government alleges 'electromagnetic attack' as blackout hits country
Venezuelan cities can be among the most violent in the world.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Venezuela fighter 'aggressively shadowed' US plane
A Venezuelan Su-30 fighter "aggressively shadowed" a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft operating over the Caribbean Sea on Friday, SOUTHCOM said.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Venezuelans take to streets on independence day with dueling rallies
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido both rallied support.
5 years ago
5 years ago
US Navy hospital ship begins 5-month deployment to help Venezuela refugees
The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort is beginning a five-month humanitarian mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
5 years ago