Nicolas Maduro
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Trump says US may have talks with Venezuela President as it builds up military presence in Caribbean
World | Nov 17, 2025, 07:12 AM ISTThe arrival of the USS Gerald R Ford and other warships, announced by the Navy in a statement, marks a major moment in what the administration insists is a counter-drug operation but has been seen as an escalating pressure tactic against Maduro.
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Venezuela Has Massive Oil, But Its Economy Lags Behind- What's the Reason?
Originals | Sep 06, 2025, 07:13 PM ISTVenezuela sits on the largest oil reserves in the world, with 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. However, despite its vast oil wealth, the country struggles with economic challenges, poverty, and instability. Watch the video to know the full story.
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Narco-trafficking case: Trump doubles bounty on Venezuelan President Maduro to $50 million
World | Aug 08, 2025, 07:36 AM ISTDespite international condemnation, including from the US, the EU and several Latin American nations, Maduro has managed to retain power. Many of these governments rejected the legitimacy of his 2024 re-election, denouncing it as fraudulent and recognising his rival as Venezuela’s rightful leader.
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Maduro begins third-term as Venezuela President; US, UK, EU slap sanctions over 'stealing of vote'
World | Jan 11, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTDespite international uproar, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday for a new term as he took oath of office in Venezuela's legislative palace. The US, along with UK and EU, have slapped sanctions accusing Maduro of undermining democracy.
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Venezuelan court issues arrest warrant against President Nicolas Maduro's opposition rival
World | Sep 03, 2024, 07:19 AM ISTEdmundo Gonzalez has been charged with various crimes including conspiracy, falsification of documents and usurpation of powers. This came after Venezuela's top court ratified President Nicolas Maduro's victory in the July 28 election that the opposition claimed he lost.
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Venezuela's Supreme Court certifies President Maduro's electoral victory after widespread protests
World | Aug 22, 2024, 11:12 PM ISTThe disputed election in Venezuela announced Nicolas Maduro as the winner while opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez was predicted to win in exit polls. Maduro's victory was rejected by the opposition and the US, and led to widespread protests, killing at least 23.
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Massive protests engulf Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's victory in 'undemocratic' election | WATCH
World | Jul 31, 2024, 12:15 PM ISTPresident Nicolas Maduro was declared the victor of Sunday's election with 51 per cent of votes, despite all exit polls predicting a win for the opposition. The election sparked allegations of fraud and opposition leaders and other countries called on the government to release the official tallies.
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Venezuela, where both President, Opposition leader claim victory in election. What's going on?
Explainers | Jul 30, 2024, 07:36 PM ISTPresident Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez both claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election on Monday. This cast doubt on official results that gave the incumbent a win.
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Venezuela breaks diplomatic ties with 9 countries after they question legitimacy of election results
World | Jul 30, 2024, 12:08 PM ISTVenezuela has cut diplomatic ties with seven Latin American countries that questioned the legitimacy of President Nicolas Maduro's election victory. In response, Venezuela has expelled their diplomatic missions and withdrawn its own staff from those nations.
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Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro secures third term in Presidential elections, almost all exit polls failed
World | Jul 29, 2024, 11:22 AM ISTMaduro, in seeking a third term, faced his toughest challenge yet from the unlikeliest of opponents in Gonzalez: a retired diplomat who was unknown to voters before being tapped in April as a last-minute stand-in for opposition powerhouse Maria Corina Machado.
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US blacklists 15 aircraft owned by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA
India | Jan 22, 2020, 09:02 AM ISTThe US government has designated 15 aircraft as the "blocked property" of Venezuelan state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela. US Department of the Treasury in a statement said on Tuesday that the designated aircraft are property in which Petroleos de Venezuela has an interest.
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Colombia: Ivan Duque sworn in as next president
World | Aug 08, 2018, 01:59 PM ISTIvan Duque, sworn in as Colombian president, who at 42 is the youngest Colombian President ever, was elected in June after a divisive election campaign. He also vowed to change the peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) rebel group.
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US sanctions Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calls him a ‘dictator’
World | Aug 01, 2017, 08:24 AM IST“Sunday’s illegitimate elections confirm that Maduro is a dictator who disregards the will of the Venezuelan people," US Treasury Secretary Steven T Mnuchin said.
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Helicopter dropped grenade on Venezuela's Supreme Court in a 'terror attack': President Maduro
World | Jun 28, 2017, 07:55 AM ISTPresident Nicolas Maduro said a helicopter fired on Venezuela’s Supreme Court Tuesday in a confusing incident that he claimed was part of a conspiracy to destabilise his socialist government
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Donald Trump can’t be worse than Barack Obama: Venezuela President
World | Jan 17, 2017, 10:01 AM ISTVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said "we have to wait" to see how US President-elect Donald Trump performs in the White House and that he did not think he could be "worse" than his outgoing American counterpart Barack Obama.
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After India, Venezuela demonetises its highest currency notes
World | Dec 12, 2016, 09:34 AM ISTFacing the world's highest Inflation, the Venezuelan government has decided to replace its largest banknote, the 100 bolivar bill with coins within 72 hours. Notedly, Venezuela's move to outlaw its highest currency came 33 days
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Venezuela orders military exercises to counter foreign threats
World | May 15, 2016, 10:28 AM ISTCaracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered the military to hold military exercises within a week to counter foreign threats. The decision came after former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe in an interview urged Venezuela's armed forces
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Venezuela collects signatures against US decree
World | Apr 10, 2015, 11:00 AM ISTCaracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said over 10 million people have signed a petition against a US decree that labels the South American country a national security threat.On March 9, Obama signed a decree stating
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Barack Obama to sign Venezuela sanctions bill
World | Dec 12, 2014, 06:23 AM ISTWashington: US President Barack Obama plans to sign into law a bill expanding sanctions on Venezuelan officials accused of violently oppressing protests against the country's leftist government, the White House said on Thursday.The administration shares
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Maradona says he's a 'soldier of Venezuela
Football | Dec 11, 2014, 01:01 PM ISTCaracas: Argentina football legend Diego Armando Maradona said he's a "soldier" of Venezuela after a short meeting with President Nicolas Maduro. Minutes before departing from the capital's airport Wednesday, Maradona said to the press he has