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Nicolás Maduro · United StatesThe Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation.
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US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades
45% Center coverage: 38 sources
Daniel Noboa · VenezuelaVenezuela President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday ordered the closure of his country’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican embassy in Quito.See the Story
Venezuela closes Embassy in Ecuador, in support of Mexico
52% Left coverage: 42 sources
Nicolás Maduro · United StatesThe U.S. will not renew a temporary license that widely eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector unless progress is made by President Nicolas Maduro on commitments for free and fair elections this year, a State Department spokesperson said on Monday, three days before the license is to expire.See the Story
US ties renewal of easing of Venezuela oil sanctions to progress on elections
63% Right coverage: 8 sources
Nicolás Maduro · VenezuelaMore than half of the estimated 7.7 million Venezuelans who have left their homeland during the complex crisis that has marked Maduro’s 11-year presidency are believed to be registered to vote within their country. But of all the Venezuelans fanned out around the world, only about 107,000 are registered to vote outside the South American country.See the Story
Venezuelans living abroad want to vote for president this year but can’t meet absentee requirements
66% Center coverage: 15 sources
Nicolás Maduro · ChileProsecutors in Chile said Friday they plan to formally request that Venezuela extradite two of its citizens to stand trial for charges related to the abduction and killing of a Venezuelan dissident in Chile earlier this year, a case that has strained relations between the South American nations.
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Chile will ask Venezuela to extradite citizens suspected of killing an anti-Maduro dissident
55% Center coverage: 11 sources
Nicolás Maduro · VenezuelaVenezuela’s once-powerful oil minister, who resigned unexpectedly last year during a corruption probe at the top ranks of the state-run crude industry, has been arrested, the government said Tuesday. The former oil czar is being investigated over an alleged scheme through which hundreds of millions of dollars in oil proceeds seemingly disappeared.See the Story
Former Venezuelan oil minister is arrested in connection with corruption probe, authorities say
51% Center coverage: 31 sources
Nicolás Maduro · United StatesA retired three-star Venezuelan army general who twice tried to mount coups against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sentenced Monday to over 21 years in prison after he admitted providing weapons to drug-funded rebels.See the Story
Retired Venezuelan general who defied Maduro gets over 21 years in US prison
Coverage: 14 sources
Nicolás Maduro · VenezuelaVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's move to sign into law the results of a recent referendum laying claim to two-thirds of Guyana triggered fierce condemnation Thursday from the neighboring South American country's government.See the Story
Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region
54% Left coverage: 13 sources