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In Venezuela, chaos worsens as political crisis grows

April 3, 2017Global Politics

Under pressure, Venezuela’s top court reversed its decision to strip the legislature of its power. But to government critics the case was clear: They say judges loyal to President Nicolas Maduro attempted to set the stage for one-man rule.

Venezuela opposition supporters hold a placard that reads "No more dictatorship"

Venezuela’s political crisis just got even worse

March 31, 2017Global Politics
Opposition supporters take part in a rally to demand a referendum to remove Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Sept. 1.

Massive protests are filling Venezuela’s streets

September 1, 2016Global Politics
Supporters of Caracas mayor Antonio Ledezma gather to protest his arrest by President Nicolas Maduro. The banner reads: "Freedom to Ledezma. No more political prisoners".

The arrest of Caracas’ mayor stuns and angers Venezuelans

February 20, 2015Justice

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