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President Nicolás Maduro

Musk: Yes, I’ll Fight Venezuelan Prez Maduro on National TV

PUT UP YOUR DUKES

The tech mogul has been claiming for days that Venezuela’s election was fraudulent, irking the controversial South American leader, who is often described as an autocrat.

Josh Fiallo | Published Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Judge Awards $73M for Venezuelan Official’s Death

‘MURDER FOR HIRE’

Fernando Albán fell to his death after leaving New York in 2018.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Sep 20, 2022

Capturing Venezuela’s Descent Into Socialist Hell

DEATH OF DEMOCRACY

The new HBO documentary “A La Calle” provides an up-close-and-personal look at Venezuela’s ugly reality under the rule of socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro.

Nick Schager | Published Sep 13, 2021

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The Pro-Democracy Rebels Who Want Trump Back

THE DEVIL YOU KNOW

Venezuela’s opposition, who are desperate to oust Nicolás Maduro’s autocratic regime, don’t think Biden is tough enough.

Eduard Freisler | Published Jul 11, 2021

Maduro Is More Powerful Than Ever as Venezuela Collapses

DICTATORS

People used to openly curse Maduro’s name on the streets of Caracas. But Venezuela’s leader has now crushed the opposition and moves to silence dissent.

Eduard Freisler | Published Jan 23, 2021

Botched Venezuela Coup Was Supported by Trump Admin: Suit

PLOT THICKENS

An organizer of the ill-fated attempt to overthrow Maduro claims it was planned at various Trump properties and was chosen over a $500 million plan from Erik Prince.

Rachel Olding | Published Oct 30, 2020

U.K. Blocks Maduro From Accessing $1bn of Venezuelan Gold

NOT MY PRESIDENT

Maduro can’t get the gold after a court ruled that the U.K. doesn’t recognize him as president.

Jamie Ross | Published Jul 02, 2020

Iranian Tankers Arrive in Venezuela Despite the U.S. Navy

SHIPS IN THE NIGHT

Maduro has built a byzantine network of allies—notably Iran and Russia, but also shady gold traders and sympathetic shipping tycoons—to come to his rescue.

Ingrid Arnesen | Published May 26, 2020

Trump Inspired the Dumbest Damned Coup Plot in LatAm History

BOUNTY HUNTERS?

Gringo adventurers have been trying to pull off South American coups for about 200 years—and failing miserably. But the survivors of this op are in their own class of stupid.

Jeremy Kryt | Published May 06, 2020

Venezuela Jails Two Americans for Alleged Invasion Attempt

‘PLAYING RAMBO’

President Nicolás Maduro claims that a group of “terrorists” coordinated with Washington in an attempt to assassinate him.

Jamie Ross | Published May 05, 2020

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