Venezuelans on Sunday for the first time elected a governor and other lawmakers for Essequibo, an oil-rich region that Venezuela has laid claim to even though it is widely recognized as being part ...

For over a week, Venezuela has been in suspense after a hotly contested presidential election left both the opposition and incumbent President Nicolas Maduro claiming victory.

Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, continues to insist he won last week's election, but proof is scarce. Meanwhile, Venezuelans continue to protest.

The Venezuelan president and his main opposition rival have both claimed victory in the country’s presidential election, sparking widespread protests. Sunday’s election was closely watched ...

Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro after deadly protests erupted across the country following its disputed presidential election.

In recent years, a quarter of Venezuela's population has fled the country's economic devastation and political repression. Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in July's election, despite evidence ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said discussion should begin for the transition of power in Venezuela after what many deemed a fraudulent election.

If the election were to be conducted freely and fairly, Venezuela would have a new president Sunday. But Maduro shows no inclination to relinquish power. The post Venezuela's Election Isn't in ...

Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.

President Nicolas Maduro dances outside the Miraflores presidential palace after electoral authorities declared him the winner of the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 29 ...

From voter intimidation to refusing to provide paper tallies to verify the result claimed by the government, the election was riddled with problems.

Venezuela’s ruling party-controlled National Assembly has declared Volker Türk, the United Nations high commissioner for ...