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Venezuela opposition leader Henrique Capriles accuses Maduro of inflicting 'savage repression'
Capriles said an early election is the only solution to end the crisis in the country.
Venezuela: Student dies after being hit by tear gas canister during anti-Maduro protests in Caracas
Juan Pablo Pernalete Llover died after receiving the impact of a tear gas canister in his chest.
Improvised gas masks and Molotov cocktails deployed in protests against Venezuela's President Maduro
As state security forces lean more heavily on tear gas, protesters have begun gearing up with goggles, gas masks and vinegar-soaked rags.
The mother of all marches: Photos of anti-government protests that stormed Venezuela streets
Three people were killed during the demonstrations, as hundreds of thousands of protesters stormed the streets of Caracas and other Venezuelan cities to denounce President Nicholas Maduro.
Two shot dead in Venezuela as 'mother of all marches' engulfs nation
Thousands take to the streets in protests against government of President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela anti-government demonstrations move to poorer areas as unrest continues
President Nicolas Maduro faces mounting pressure as approval ratings drop below 20%.
Venezuela: Violent scenes as anti-Maduro protesters clash with riot police in Caracas
Demonstrators carried makeshift shields and wore improvised gas masks to protect themselves against the plumes of tear gas.
Violence erupts in Venezuela during anti-Maduro protests
Dozens of protesters were reportedly injured in police crackdown during the demostrations in capital Caracas.
Venezuela bans opposition leader Henrique Capriles from politics for 15 years
The national comptroller ruling said the ban was due to 'administrative irregularities' in his role as governor.
Uruguay politician accuses US and OAS of working to overthrow the Venezuelan government
Jose Bayardi said if the OAS suspends Venezuela's membership, the whole region will be destabilised.
Venezuela: Anti-Maduro demonstrators clash with police as protests turn violent
Clashes broke out after authorities cordoned off a square where opponents had planned their latest protest against the autocratic government.
Venezuela opposition calls for removal of Supreme Court judges over ruling that nullified congress
The top court annulled the opposition-dominated National Assembly and later reversed its ruling.
Venezuela's President Maduro seeks UN's help to increase medicines supply
The country's Medical Federation said that the hospitals had less than 5% of the drugs they needed.
'The Puppies' child gangsters arrested over murder of soldiers on Venezuela street
The six children are aged between six and 15 years old and are accused of stabbing two soldiers to death.
Venezuela's gold rush: Illegal miners face malaria, mercury poisoning and organised crime
Desperate people with dreams of getting rich find they are little more than slaves in a lawless underworld.
Peru recalls its ambassador, sends letter of protest to Venezuela amid diplomatic row
The spat deepened after Venezuela called Peru's president a coward and a dog, submissive to the US.
Donald Trump calls for release of Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez
The message comes days after the US Treasury imposed sanctions of Venezuelan Vice President Tarek El Aissami.
Venezuela demands public apology from US for sanctioning Vice-President Tarek El Aissami
El Aissami is accused of aiding drug trafficking through Venezuela.
Venezuela allegedly issued passports and visas to those linked to Hezbollah
Venezuela's embassy in Baghdad accused of serious irregularities.
They fled violence and chaos in Venezuela – now they fear Donald Trump will force them to return
Venezuelans say that they cannot return to Nicolas Maduro's police state.
Venezuela's opposition lawmakers accuse President Nicolas Maduro of violating constitution
President defends his move and says he is executing 'constitutional duties day after day'.
Lynch law engulfs socialist Venezuela as offenders are hunted down by angry mobs
Deaths by lynching have increase six times in the past year as the country struggles with widespread crime and hunger.
Venezuela extends closure of its borders with Colombia and Brazil for 72 hours amid cash crunch
The development follows President Maduro's drive to fight what he calls criminals hoarding 100-bolivar banknotes.
Venezuela claims its foreign minister was 'thrown to ground' after trying to crash Mercosur talks
Venezuela was suspended from the Mercosur trade bloc this month due to its poor human rights record.
Venezuela releases 4 opponents of President Nicolas Maduro from jail
They were arrested on several accusations of instigating violence and plotting against the socialist government.
Venezuela to withdraw highest denomination banknotes from circulation to combat smuggling
Over six billion 100-bolivar notes were in circulation in November, Central bank data says.
Sheikhs vs Shale: An almighty oil market tussle ends in a draw
Neither Opec nor US shale producers could land a winning blow in the fight for oil market dominance.
The Taking of Venezuela: Thousands demand recall referendum to oust President Maduro
A policeman died and at least 140 people were detained during protests which took place across the nation.
Venezuela's opposition to hold protest against President Nicolas Maduro's government
Maduro's opponents say Wednesday's protest is aimed at highlighting the 'dangerous situation' in the country.
Venezuela government to hold talks with opposition after Pope Francis intervenes
The two sides will meet on 30 October on the Caribbean island of Margarita.