Venezuela citizens queue in Caracas to enlist in the national militia after President Nicolas Maduro called on his government's political base to move forward with the formation of peasant and worker militias "in all industries." Maduro said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to US "threats," after Washington raised the bounty for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. 

Venezuelans join hands to counter U.S. threat | China backs Maduro

During his speech, Maduro talked about the number of alleged mercenaries detained in Venezuela for trying to undermine his government, saying they numbered more than 150 and came from 25 countries. Watch this report for more details!

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro gives annual address to the nation amid tensions

The United States on recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez As Venezuela Election Winner.

U.S. Says Venezuela Opposition Leader Won The Elections

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro asked his supporters to remove WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging app, from their phones, as he said it’s being used by “fascists” to spread violence

Venezuela: Maduro Alleged Opposition Used Whatsapp App to Fuel the Crisis

Weeks after Nicholas Maduro claimed victory in a contested election, there seems to be no end to the political rift in Venezuela. An opposition leader has filed a legal request seeking withdrawal of Venezuela's supreme tribunal of justice who is heading a probe into the disputed presidential polls.

Venezuela: Investigation on contested polls underway

Venezuelan authorities on Friday ratified Nicolas Maduro's election victory as a growing number of nations recognized his opposition rival as the true winner. Watch in for more details!

Venezuelan authorities ratify Maduro's victory

Protesters took to the streets across Venezuela on Tuesday, demanding that President Nicolas Maduro acknowledge he lost Sunday's election to the opposition, as a major international observer concluded the vote was undemocratic.

'We are not afraid': Venezuelan opposition puts up peaceful resistance

At least 11 people have been killed in different parts of Venezuela since Sunday's election after protests erupted following electoral authority declaring Nicolas Maduro the winner for a third term. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela Protests: At least 11 killed in post-poll violence

New demonstrations were expected in Venezuela on Tuesday, after four people died and dozens were injured when the authorities broke up protests against President Nicolas Maduro’s claim of victory in a hotly disputed election. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela: At least four killed in protests against Maduro

Violence rocks Venezuela after Maduro declared winner

Several people have been killed and hundreds of others are reported to be missing as massive landslides hit Wayanad in the Indian state of Kerala. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that rescue teams along with NDRF teams have been deployed to the affected region.

Morning brief: Several killed in Kerala landslides; protests in Venezuela following election results, and more

The United States on Monday congratulated Venezuela's leader Juan Guaido on being reelected assembly Speaker even as the Opposition leader and lawmaker Luis Parra claimed victory.

Guaido, Parra claim victory in Venezuela's Parliament Speaker vote

If there is one theme, beyond corruption and a host of economic and social grievances, that have driven protests -- large and small, local, sectoral and national – across the globe, it has been a call for dignity.

Quest for social justice links protests in various countries

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The opposition has vowed to maintain street protests against the assembly, despite being increasingly sidelined and despondent

New constituent assembly dividing Venezuela begins work

With unlimited powers to dissolve the National Assembly or amend laws, the new body is tasked with rewriting the 1999 constitution brought in under Maduro's late mentor and predecessor, Hugo Chavez

President Maduro to install new assembly amid protests by opposition

The vote was held to choose members of a powerful assembly that President Maduro has tasked with writing a new constitution

Wave of bloodshed sweeps Venezuela after vote

President Nicolas Maduro's opponents accuse him of repressing protesters who are calling for elections to remove him from office

Nearly 3,000 arrested in two months of Venezuela's anti-Maduro protests: NGO

Police fired tear gas to disperse the rally, and demonstrators fought back by hurling Molotov cocktails and stones

Venezuela: Protesters clash with police over media freedom

Leaders opposed to the government said they plan an intense day of protests to demand elections

Venezuela: Maduro's plan to draw up new constitution faces stiff opposition

Anti-government protesters are pressing for early elections

Venezuela death toll rises to 12 this month as unrest enters fourth week

A night of clashes and pillaging left 12 people dead in Caracas as anti-Maduro demonstrations intensify

Death toll spirals as Venezuela protests rumble on

As protests and looting continued into the night, the government and opposition had very different accounts of what happened at the hospital

About 50 children evacuated from hospital amid unrest in Caracas

The opposition accuses Maduro of letting state forces and gangs of armed thugs violently repress demonstrators

New Venezuela protest clashes follow deadly unrest

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