Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wins third term, electoral authority says, contradicting exit polls
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wins third term, electoral authority says, contradicting exit polls

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term with 51% of the vote, the country’s electoral authority said just after midnight on Monday, despite multiple exit polls which pointed to an opposition win. The authority said opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez won 44% of the vote, though the opposition had…

Will President Nicolas Maduro win another term in Venezuela? | Elections News

Will President Nicolas Maduro win another term in Venezuela? | Elections News

Venezuelans vote in a presidential election that could bring major change to their country. It’s being called the most consequential election in Venezuela in a generation. The opposition is hoping for an overwhelming victory that could force President Nicolas Maduro to negotiate a transition of power. The challenge is the…

As Venezuela’s election nears, opposition figures face Maduro’s repression | Elections News

As Venezuela’s election nears, opposition figures face Maduro’s repression | Elections News

Maracaibo, Venezuela – The journey from the Venezuelan capital of Caracas to the coastal city of Maracaibo should only take about nine hours. For Maria Corina Machado, however, it took closer to 12. Machado, a popular opposition leader, had hit the road in the final days of Venezuela’s presidential race…

Maduro’s greatest test? All you need to know about Venezuela’s election | Elections News

Maduro’s greatest test? All you need to know about Venezuela’s election | Elections News

On Sunday, voters in the South American nation of Venezuela will take part in what may be one of the most consequential elections in the country’s modern history. After 11 years in power, President Nicolas Maduro is facing steep odds as he seeks a third term against opposition candidate Edmundo…

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle | Elections News

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle | Elections News

“Life has been hard for years now. It’s true that food prices have come down recently, but they’re still so high,” says Rodrigo, a private security guard working in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital. He did not want to give his last name. Amid a decades-long economic crisis, Rodrigo thinks that “people…

‘Proud to be a revolutionary:’ How Maduro appeals to his dwindling base | Nicolas Maduro News

‘Proud to be a revolutionary:’ How Maduro appeals to his dwindling base | Nicolas Maduro News

Eager to mask the blights on his years in power, Maduro has adopted new campaign strategies to woo voters. He joined the video platform TikTok in 2020 and has since amassed more than 2.2 million followers. On Instagram Live broadcasts, he shows off his rallies, where he has sung, danced…

Beryl to intensify as deadly storm barrels towards Texas coast | Climate News

Beryl to intensify as deadly storm barrels towards Texas coast | Climate News

Storm is expected to again reach hurricane strength over Gulf of Mexico after killing at least 11 across the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to strengthen as it heads towards the US state of Texas, after cutting a deadly trail across the Caribbean. The storm is expected to hit the…

Crypto Mining Banned in Venezuela, Thousands of Machines Seized

Crypto Mining Banned in Venezuela, Thousands of Machines Seized

The crypto mining industry often finds itself under the scanner for being power-intensive and releasing greenhouse gasses into the environment. In a recent development, the South American nation of Venezuela has announced a ban on crypto mining. The massive load of electricity that is used for the mining several cryptocurrencies…

Chile calls for the extradition of Venezuelans after dissident’s murder | Crime News

Chile calls for the extradition of Venezuelans after dissident’s murder | Crime News

Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha said all ‘eyes’ are on Venezuela to act in the pursuit of justice. Chile has announced plans to seek the extradition of two Venezuelans it considers suspects in the grisly murder of a political dissident. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha…