Nicolás Maduro

US calls for halt to harassment of Venezuela opposition after Machado freed

"We have and continue to condemn publicly Maduro and his representatives for attempting to intimidate Venezuela's democratic opposition," a White House spokesperson said.

 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures during a presidential election campaign closing rally in Caracas, Venezuela, July 25, 2024.
 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Venezuela's Maduro says two US citizens arrested among group of 'mercenaries'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks on as he votes during presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2024.

Venezuela's President Maduro attacks Israelis, Zionists in hour-long rant

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Spain denies links to Venezuela plot after Spanish nationals arrested


How do you solve a problem like Maduro? - opinion

At stake as Maduro clings to power is further political and economic chaos and international isolation.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Nicolas Maduro is lighting a small antisemitic bonfire for political gains - opinion

When Maduro talks about “Zionists,” he means Jewish caricatures: fat, cigar-smoking, money-counting Jews sitting in dark rooms, plotting how to depose him. 

 VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro speaks during a march amid the disputed presidential election, in Caracas.

Venezuela's Maduro signs decree blocking X access for 10 days

Maduro said he signed a resolution presented by regulator Conatel which "has decided to take social network X, formerly known as Twitter, out of circulation for 10 days."

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks on as he votes during presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2024.

Maduro: 'International Zionism' behind civil unrest in Venezuela

"All the communication power of Zionism, who controls all social networks, the satellites, and all the power behind this coup d'état.

 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro applauds on the day he addresses supporters during an electoral referendum over Venezuela's rights to the potentially oil-rich region of Esequiba, which has long been the subject of a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, in Caracas, Venezuela, December 3

Musk vs Maduro: Maduro may face another battle this year, but this time in the ring

Maduro: 'I am not afraid of you, let's go at it.' Musk: 'If I win, he resigns as dictator of Venezuela. If he wins, I give him a free ride to Mars.'

 Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023.

Venezuela faces crucial election which could see Maduro finally gone

Venezuelans are heading to the polls in a high-stakes election that could change the entire future of a country that has spiraled into economic and political dismay.

 Venezuelan residents gather for mass during Venezuela's presidential election.

Is an alliance emerging between Venezuela and Turkey? - analysis

After enjoying his time in Turkey, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro went to Tehran where met with President Ebrahim Raisi.

 Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Ankara

Facebook freezes Venezuela president page over COVID-19 denial

Maduro in January described Carvativir, an oral solution derived from thyme, as a "miracle" medication that neutralizes the coronavirus with no side effects, a claim easily debunked by doctors.

Venezuela's Presidente Nicolas Maduro wipes the sweat from his forehead during a session of the National Constituent Assembly at Palacio Federal Legislativo in Caracas, Venezuela August 10, 2017

Is Venezuela’s Maduro regime quietly cheering US ‘civil war’? - analysis

It is in Caracas's interests to see the US have internal strife.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he speaks during a session of the National Constituent Assembly at Palacio Federal Legislativo in Caracas, Venezuela August 10, 2017

US issues Venezuela-related sanctions over alleged fraudulent elections

Maduro, who has accused the US of trying to overthrow him to gain control over Venezuela's oil, lashed out at Pompeo in response to the announcement.

Venezuela's Presidente Nicolas Maduro wipes the sweat from his forehead during a session of the National Constituent Assembly at Palacio Federal Legislativo in Caracas, Venezuela August 10, 2017

Maduro thanks Iran for helping oil industry overcome US sanctions

He did not provide further details of how Iran was helping, noting he should maintain “silence since we are in a war.”

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (L) meets with Hassan Rouhani, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Astana, Kazakhstan September 10, 2017.