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President Trump Approves New Sanctions On Venezuela

Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on May 22, 2018 · The executive order meant to prevent the country's leaders from liquidating assets follows an election that returned Nicolas Maduro to power amid an opposition boycott and accusations of fraud.

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Venezuela’s Ousted Prosecutor Accuses Maduro Of Corruption

Associated Press

Posted on August 23, 2017 · She says she would turn over proof that would help other countries prosecute.

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Venezuela: Court Removes 5th Opposition Mayor, Orders Arrest

Associated Press / HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 10, 2017 · The latest developments are part of a continuing crackdown by the struggling nation's government on President Nicolas Maduro's adversaries.

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En Pocas Palabras: Qué significa para Venezuela la Asamblea Constituyente de Maduro

HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 4, 2017 · El país latinoamericano entra en una etapa en la que las regals de la democracia quedan prácticamente eliminadas y otros jugadores internacionales podrían aprovechar para ejercer su influencia, como Rusia o China.

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

Associated Press / HPM Digital Team

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

Colin Dwyer, NPR / Phillip Reeves, NPR / Associated Press

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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Govt Supporters Storm Venezuela Congress, Injuring Lawmakers

Associated Press

Posted on July 5, 2017 · Tensions were already high after Vice President Tareck El Aissami made an unannounced morning visit to the National Assembly.

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Dozens Hurt, 1 Dead In Violent Day Of Protests In Venezuela

Associated Press

Posted on May 11, 2017 · Wednesday marked another violent clash during the protests in Venezuela as many were left injured and one dead

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Riven By Fire And Fiery Rhetoric, Venezuela Decides Its Future In The Streets

Colin Dwyer, NPR

Posted on May 5, 2017 · President Nicolás Maduro is pushing for a new constitution — but protesters are pushing back. As the political tug-of-war unfolds, violence and international criticism continue to escalate.

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Venezuelans Again Take To Streets As Death Toll Jumps To 37

Associated Press

Posted on May 5, 2017 · The civic unrest in Venezuela is reaching new heights

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PHOTOS: As Venezuela Says It Will Leave OAS, Citizens Continue Month Long Protest

Associated Press

Posted on April 28, 2017 · As the current administrations begins the lengthy process of leaving the OAS, Hundreds of opponents of President Nicolas Maduro were marching to a military prison outside Caracas on Friday to demand the release of Leopoldo Lopez and other jailed activists they consider political prisoners.

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The Latest: Battle Of Political Kids Appears In Venezuela

Associated Press

Posted on April 27, 2017 · The political unrest and violence in Venezuela continues

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This Is The Final Push: Venezuelans in Houston Talk About Protests And Future In Their Country

Matthew Prendergast

Posted on April 22, 2017 · Two generations of Venezuelans, one now living in Houston the other still back home, share their experiences and thoughts on the violent protests erupting the past month in their home country

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UPDATE: Venezuela Shop Owner Says Looting Like ‘War’

Associated Press

Posted on April 21, 2017 · Violence among Venezuelan political protests continues to grow

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WATCH: EU calls for probe in Venezuela protest deaths

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Posted on April 20, 2017 · Three people died over massive protests in Venezuela on Wednesday

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