Venezuela
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How Nicolas Maduro won crisis election
In Depth Opposition boycott handed socialist incumbent victory despite record low approval ratings
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Oil prices hit four-year high
Speed Read US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal, deteriorating situation in Venezuela and Opec cuts drive up Brent Crude prices
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Venezuela: 68 dead in police station fire
Speed Read Blaze reportedly started after rioting prisoners set fire to mattresses in attempted breakout
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Cuba: the end of the Castro era
Speed Read Cuba at a crossroads as National Assembly prepares to vote for first president outside the Castro family in over 60 years
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Venezuelan opposition urges UN not to attend presidential election
Speed Read Critics say global body’s presence would legitimise President Nicolas Maduro’s ‘rigged’ vote
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Petro: Can Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency save its economy?
Speed Read Beleaguered government is hoping to raise over $1bn from sale which begins today
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Why the US condemns Venezuela but is silent on Honduras
In Depth In Depth: America’s shifting human rights policy highlights history of double standards
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Venezuelan opposition banned from presidential election
Speed Read Three major parties barred by Nicolas Maduro following boycott of mayoral elections
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Venezuela election 'tampered with', says voting firm
Speed Read Company boss claims turnout was 'manipulated' by a million people
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Venezuela: Is Nicolas Maduro's 'sham' election a tipping point?
In Depth Election of 'temporary parliament' sparks fury at home and abroad
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At least three dead in Venezuela anti-government protests
Speed Read Dozens more injured in 'mother of all protests' against President Nicolas Maduro
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Venezuela moves closer to dictatorship
Speed Read Opposition claim coup after pro-Nicolas Maduro Supreme Court takes over powers of opposition-controlled congress
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Boost for campaign to oust Venezuela's Maduro
Speed Read Poll suggests 64 per cent of country would vote to remove embattled leader
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Venezuela on the brink of collapse
Speed Read Political and financial crisis deepens with pressure on president Nicolas Maduro to stand down
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