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Venezuela’s opposition gets talks with the government — on national TV

Global Politics

After two months of deadly protests in his country’s streets, Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro held talks yesterday with opposition leaders. Venezuela has been plagued by high inflation, shortages of basic goods, and rising crime rates. BBC journalist Daniel Padro spoke about the significance of the talks and how Venezuela is gradually changing. After two months of deadly protests in his country’s streets, Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro held talks yesterday with opposition leaders. Venezuela has been plagued by high inflation, shortages of basic goods, and rising crime rates. BBC journalist Daniel Padro spoke about the significance of the talks and how Venezuela is gradually changing.

Deceased Chavez looms large in upcoming Venezuelan presidential election

Global Politics

Chavez vows deeper socialist revolution after winning third term

Global Politics

Venezuelan Presidential candidates looking across the border for votes

Global Politics

Powerful challenger set to take on Chavez in Venezuelan presidential election

Global Politics

Venezuelan opposition parties organizing joint effort to oust Chavez

Global Politics

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is running for his fourth term in office this year but, for the first time, he’s facing an opposition that has unified in opposition to his re-election.

Venezuelans Chart Post-Chavez Future in Sunday Vote

Global Politics

Venezuelans head to the polls Sunday to pick a new leader. They’ll chose between Nicolas Maduro, who vows to continue Chavez’s socialist policies, and opposition Henrique Capriles. Jennifer McCoy of the Carter Center is there to monitor the vote.

Venezuela’s Globovision on the Block

Business, Economics and Jobs

Globovision is Venezuela’s last remaining TV station critical of the country’s socialist government but its role as a watchdog may end soon.

Venezuela’s 30-Day Presidential Campaign

Arts, Culture & Media

Venezuela’s opposition is scrambling to mount a campaign for president, following the death of Hugo Chavez. The race pits opposition Henrique Capriles against acting president Nicolas Maduro. But in many ways, Capriles is running against a dead man.

Late Hugo Chavez Dominates Venezuela Snap Election

Global Politics

In Venezuela, the snap election for president is getting under way, but the late Hugo Chavez is still the looming presence. His vice president, Nicolas Maduro, is campaigning on a promise to carry the Chavez torch.