Nicolás Maduro

Dissident ex-general released in Venezuela

6 days ago

Opposition leaders say the charges are part of a crackdown on dissent after the narrow election win of Nicolas Maduro, the late Hugo Chavez' hand-picked successor.

Venezuela's military enters high-crime slums

7 days ago

Maduro narrowly won an April 14 presidential election that the opposition claims he stole through fraud, voter intimidation and abuse of government powers.

Venezuelan politics get personal, divide families

15 days ago

Even the country's legislature broke down in violence last month, when pro-government lawmakers and their aides beat opponents who refused to recognize Maduro's electoral win.

Venezuela leader, rivals take battle on the road

16 days ago

"I feel very strongly the presence and fresh fingerprints of the 'comandante,'" said Maduro, who was hand-picked by the dying Hugo Chavez to take over his socialist government in Caracas.

Venezuela's government condemns Obama's comments

19 days ago

In the interview that aired Friday, Obama wouldn't say if the United States recognizes Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's new president following elections that have been disputed by the opposition.

Obama: US not interfering in Venezuelan election

20 days ago

The president also said the U.S. hasn't tried "in any way" to interfere with Venezuela's recent election of Nicolas Maduro as president.

Outlook grim in Venezuela's essential oil industry

20 days ago

Now, Maduro must wrestle with the consequences of Chavez's energy and economic policies, which included a campaign spending spree last year ahead of Chavez's re-election.

Obama won't say whether US recognizes Maduro

20 days ago

President Barack Obama isn't saying whether the United States recognizes Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's new president.

Poll shows Venez govt candidate with wide margin

67 days ago

The poll by the Datanalisis firm found Chavez successor Nicolas Maduro with the support of 49.2 percent of respondents, compared to 34.8 percent for Gov.

Venezuela's opposition ground down by Chavistas

70 days ago

After the president's March 5 death, Maduro was sworn in as acting leader, Chavez's wish for the man he named vice president after defeating Capriles in October by a 12-point margin.

Venezuela leader warns of plot to kill gov't foe

71 days ago

Nicolas Maduro says the government has offered to provide security for Henrique Capriles as Venezuela prepares for an upcoming presidential election.

Maduro: Chavez long-term embalming unlikely

72 days ago

Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday during a speech at a government-run book fair that Russian experts consulted on the decision to embalm Chavez told officials it is probably not possible.

Venezuela's political divisions spill into streets

74 days ago

"To be sure, the government has worked hard to keep the political fever high, as it rallies behind Maduro's candidacy.

Candidates to register for Venezuelan vote

74 days ago

"Maduro appeared right after Capriles on state TV Sunday, accusing "the losing, miserable candidate" of defaming Chavez and his family.

All eyes on Capriles as Venezuela election set

75 days ago

Maduro, who was named Chavez's vice president after the October election, was sworn in as this oil-rich country's acting leader Friday night and has made clear he will be the ruling party candidate.

Successor sworn in on Chavez's funeral day

76 days ago

Henrique Capriles, Maduro's likely opponent in presidential election that must be called within 30 days, spoke condescendingly of the former bus driver and union leader, referring to him as "boy.

Venezuela to announce details of election

76 days ago

"They will be present, yes, they will take part in the election," said Benito Villalba, a 62-year-old retiree who said he would vote for Maduro.

Maduro leans on Chavez's charisma for popularity

76 days ago

At his swearing-in Friday evening as acting president in the National Assembly chamber where less than a decade ago he was just another lawmaker, Maduro pledged his "most absolute loyalty" to Chavez.

Opposition to boycott swearing-in of Chavez VP

77 days ago

Venezuela's opposition says it will not attend the swearing-in of Hugo Chavez's anointed successor Nicolas Maduro as interim president.

Funeral for Chavez a bid to continue his legacy

77 days ago

Maduro also announced Thursday that the late president's body will be embalmed and forever displayed inside a glass tomb at a military museum not far from the presidential palace from which he ruled.

Venezuelan voices: Life after Hugo Chavez

78 days ago

- Diego Arria, former Venezuelan ambassador to the United Nations.---"We will put Nicolas Maduro in the presidency.

Adieu to Hugo Chavez, another looter

78 days ago

With his cartoonish accusation that Washington somehow infected Chavez with his fatal cancer, Maduro seems cut from the same cloth.

Chavez's body brought 'home' to military academy

78 days ago

Maduro and Bolivian President Evo Morales, one of Chavez's staunchest allies, mingled with the crowd, and at one point both fell to the ground in the jostle of bodies pushing in every direction.

Venezuela petro-allies nervous over Chavez's death

78 days ago

But in the absence of Chavez, who kept his political base in line through pure politics of personality, Maduro might come under pressure as he tries to control factions that don't always agree.

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez and his legacy of plunder

79 days ago

None of Chavez's would-be successors, including Nicolas Maduro, his vice president and designated political heir, possesses the fallen leader's forceful personality or political skill, though his...

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