Leopoldo Lopez

Even by the volatile and violent standards of recent times in Venezuela, 2017 was an exceptional year, a “perfect storm” of political and economic crisis. Take a look back at 2017 with these remarkable photos.

Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered opposition leader Leopoldo López to be released to house arrest, citing health reasons.

Anti-government protests in Ukraine may be getting most of the attention, but a growing opposition movement in Venezuela is challenging its government to fix longstanding economic issues. What began as a non-violent movement has turned deadly in Venezuela, as well.

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.

Venezuela’s opposition parties are trying a new strategy: a primary to select a challenger to Hugo Chavez.