Venezuelan Court Lets Opposition Leader Leave Prison Under House Arrest
Leopoldo López, 46, has been serving a nearly 14-year prison term after leading demonstrations against the embattled President Nicolas Maduro.
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Violence Breaks Out At Venezuela's National Assembly
Pro-Maduro groups stormed the building and attacked opposition lawmakers, as the political crisis deepens. The vice president reportedly had urged the president's supporters to come and show support.
Confusion In Venezuela After Helicopter Attack On Supreme Court
President Nicolas Maduro is calling it a terrorist attack, but there's a lot of confusion about who was behind the dramatic incident. Maduro's opponents suggest it was an inside job.
For The Venezuelan Opposition, Protests Are 'Like A War'
Venezuela has been in political and economic turmoil for months. Daily demonstrations, food shortages and a crackdown on the opposition have forced the country into a near state of collapse.
As Venezuela Enters 3rd Month Of Protests, Anti-Maduro Ire Finds New Target
Goldman Sachs has been accused of giving President Nicolas Maduro a lifeline with a $2.8 billion bond deal. Meanwhile, in Venezuela's streets, protests calling for his ouster show no sign of abating.
Shaken By Protests, Venezuela Sees Casualties Mount As Showdown Deepens
For more than six weeks, demonstrators have taken to the streets against President Nicolas Maduro. But even as the number of deaths passes three dozen, neither side is indicating it will back down.
Riven By Fire And Fiery Rhetoric, Venezuela Decides Its Future In The Streets
President Nicolas Maduro is pushing for a new constitution — but protesters are pushing back. As the political tug-of-war unfolds, violence and international criticism continue to escalate.
Venezuelan President Bumps Up Minimum Wage Amid Weeks Of Public Upheaval
Nicolas Maduro announced the wage hike — Venezuela's third this year — during an address Sunday. The move appears intended to quell protests that have engulfed the country for over a month.
GM Halts Operations In Venezuela After Plant Seizure
The automaker says its only plant in Venezuela was confiscated by public authorities. Details are murky: Multiple employees at the plant tell NPR car dealers were responsible for the plant takeover.
Venezuela Erupts In 'Mother Of All Protests' As Anti-Maduro Sentiment Seethes
Outraged by shortages and what they see as a dictatorial regime, demonstrators across the country rallied against the Venezuelan president. Clashes with police left more protesters killed.