2 days ago · Main political allies Since the beginning of the 21st century, Venezuela has established alliances and close ties with countries that oppose the regional and global leadership of the United …

8 hours ago · At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say.

After the victory of socialist populist Hugo Chávez in the 1998 presidential election, Venezuela gradually underwent democratic backsliding before transitioning to an authoritarian system of government …

5 hours ago · Venezuela's government has freed 88 more people detained after protests that followed the South American nation's July 2024 election, marking the second mass release in as many weeks …

Sep 8, 2025 · Political Situation Venezuela, which the nongovernmental organization Freedom House categorized as “partly free” under President Chávez, has deteriorated to “not free” under Maduro. …

3 days ago · Venezuela hardens its ‘revolutionary state’ project amid pressure from Trump The Maduro regime is tightening its legal framework, curtailing opposition activity, and imposing stricter …

May 26, 2025 · Venezuela’s ruling coalition, led by President Nicolas Maduro, has won the parliamentary and regional elections by a landslide, maintaining a significant majority in the powerful …