Spain at loggerheads with former colonies going into Hispanic Day celebrations
Disputes mar Madrid’s relations with Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico
Nicolás Maduro
The Week That Was at the UN General Assembly: Jennifer Bray’s New York diary
Micheal D Higgins, Simon Harris and Micheál Martin make headlines with comments on homelessness and immigration, Israel and Iran, a trip to Washington and time spent with Meryl Streep
Spain and US deny Venezuela’s claims of plot to kill Maduro
Accusation comes amid diplomatic dispute between Caracas and Madrid
Spain says Venezuelan ‘brothers’ welcome as opposition leader arrives requesting asylum
Edmundo González flees Venezuela after running against Nicolás Maduro in July elections
Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo González vows to ‘continue the fight’ from Spain
Former presidential candidate goes into exile after hiding for a month in wake of election that voting data indicates he won
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González ‘leaves country for Spain’
Presidential candidate who ran against Nicolas Maduro in July elections claimed political asylum, vice president says
An election fix and repression strategy: How Venezuela’s Maduro is clinging on to power
President has deployed a well-oiled machine of state control following his disputed re-election amid a muted international response
Venezuelan protests over election continue as opposition gathers in cities across country
Opposition leader Machado calls for international verification of election Maduro claims to have won
Venezuela’s Maduro blocks X access in country for 10 days
President blames Musk for being a driving force behind protests and dissent following the recent disputed election
Voters are finally seeing through absurd claims that Ireland is a failed state
The electorate needs to cast a cold eye on the political promises of those who, until recently, were cheerleaders for corrupt Venuezuelan presidents Maduro and Chávez
Nicolás Maduro vows to ‘pulverise’ challenge to his rule after disputed Venezuela election
President says more than 2,000 people have been arrested in the days since the July 28th vote
Thousands of Venezuelans march over contested election despite warnings from Maduro
President pledges ‘maximum punishment’ with hundreds arrested for ‘crimes’ during protests
Venezuela’s neighbours struggle to respond to crisis following disputed election
There are few means to pressure Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorial regime that is once again ramping up domestic repression
US says Maduro lost Venezuela vote as he seeks to jail rivals
World should acknowledge Edmundo González’s ‘overwhelming’ victory in presidential election, top US official tells Organization of American States
Protests spread in Venezuela as opposition disputes election result
Nicolás Maduro declared winner, but opposition claims candidate won more than twice as many votes
Venezuela’s plight likely to deepen after Nicolás Maduro’s dubious election win
The Venezuelan president has shown his willingness to face down domestic protests and there are risks attached to steps foreign powers could take
Venezuela’s Maduro declared winner of presidential election as opposition contests result
Maduro secured 51.21 per cent of votes, according to government-controlled authority
Maduro hails ‘cordial’ talks with US as west seeks new oil supplies
First high-level meeting between two nations since 2019 when they severed diplomatic ties
Venezuelan opposition wins in Hugo Chávez’s home state
Result a blow to Nicolás Maduro’s ruling socialists and vindication of opponents pursuing electoral strategy
Farc dissident leader killed in Venezuela – local media
Hernan Dario Velasquez killed in attack by mercenaries seeking rewards for his capture
ICC to investigate Venezuela for possible crimes against humanity
Maduro says he respects but does not agree with decision that hits hopes of sanctions relief
Venezuela’s opposition to switch tack by taking part in local elections
Move is tacit agreement western-backed tactics are failing to unseat Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela inches towards compromise as Maduro makes electoral concessions
Biden acknowledges signals coming from Caracas, but it is unclear if they are sufficient for him to lift sanctions against Venezuela’s oil sector
Venezuela at a crossroads as Maduro’s opposition crumbles
After Juan Guaidó’s meteoric rise and decline the government has tightened its grip
Venezuela’s national assembly retaken by chavista regime
Nicolás Maduro claims ‘great victory’ in poll generally boycotted and not recognised
Giuliani hits headlines with running hair dye as he defends Trump
Lawyer persists in pushing unfounded claims about US poll in call to ‘get to truth’
US allies express hope for fresh start after four years of Trump
World leaders congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in presidential election
Latin America fears another ‘lost decade’ as pandemic ravages region
Volatile politics, uneven healthcare and inequality enable coronavirus to wreak havoc
Trump sanctions against Iran to be followed by warning at UN
US request other nations comply likely to deepen tensions with western allies
Maduro’s government committed systematic crimes against humanity – UN report
Venezuelan president’s government carried out ‘human rights violations including killings and torture’
Maduro says Venezuela buying Iranian missiles 'a good idea'
Weapons purchases appear unlikely as government struggling to buy basic food, medicine
Venezuela declares war on those infected with coronavirus
Fearful virus will destabilise the country, Maduro officials treat it like a national security threat
Covid-19: Spain closes nightclubs and limits smoking; Paris declared a high-risk zone
World updates: EU agrees to buy at least 300 million doses of potential vaccine
Coronavirus: Record new cases in US as preventive measures prove divisive
Australia limits number of citizens returning as virus surges
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Election 2024
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices