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UPDATE: U.S. Condemns Venezuela Government for Holding Vote to Concentrate Near-Total Power

Posted on July 30, 2017 · Organizers with Venezuela's opposition say 15 people were killed across the nation Sunday while the vote was underway. The office of Venezuela's chief prosecutor has confirmed on Twitter that it is investigating at least seven deaths.

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UPDATE: Crisis Intensifies in Venezuela Ahead of Controversial Vote, UN Voices Concern

Posted on July 28, 2017 · As opposition leaders urge Venezuelans to boycott Sunday's election for delegates to an assembly to rewrite the constitution, officials announce security measures including an order barring political protests.

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Venezuelans Pour into Streets in Anti-Maduro Protest

Posted on April 11, 2017 · The demonstrations in the capital and several other cities came a day after Maduro's government barred top opposition leader Henrique Capriles from running for office for 15 years.

Energy & Environment

Biden announces ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine

Posted on March 8, 2022 · Until now, Washington had worked with European allies to limit the impact of sanctions on energy trade. The U.S. ban marks a divergence from its partners, which rely on Russia for oil and gas.

Immigration

Houston’s New Short-Term Shelter Offers Respite To Migrant Families

Posted on June 8, 2021 · The shelter, or "family transfer center," offers food and other accommodations to families who have recently been processed and released by federal officials at the Texas-Mexico border.

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Supreme Court Rules Against Immigrants With Temporary Status

Posted on June 7, 2021 · Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the court Monday that federal immigration law prohibits people who entered the country illegally and now have Temporary Protected Status from seeking “green cards” to remain in the country permanently.

Arts & Culture

Houston Mural Festival Invites Houstonians To ‘Refresh’ After A Challenging Year

Posted on May 21, 2021 · "Big Walls, Big Dreams," produced by UpArt Studios, offers art lovers a chance to view large murals from artists across Houston, with a thenme of "Refresh Houston" -- bringing "new life to old buildings," and providing a refreshing change from the pandemic, organizers said.

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UPDATE: U.S. Condemns Venezuela Government for Holding Vote to Concentrate Near-Total Power

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UPDATE: Crisis Intensifies in Venezuela Ahead of Controversial Vote, UN Voices Concern

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Venezuelans Pour into Streets in Anti-Maduro Protest

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