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Politician once recognised by west as country’s legitimate leader had warned of imminent arrest
Leader’s mandate is extended but new restrictions are imposed amid questions about accountability
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó recognised as legitimate president with authority to appoint central bank members
Julio Borges says in an interview that ‘radical reform’ is needed to refocus languishing efforts to oust Maduro
Maduro government easily overcomes regional poll challenge from fragmented rival parties
Decision comes as bloc prepares for talks with President Maduro’s hardline socialist government
Latin American nations also back away from opposition leader as Maduro consolidates power
US secretary of state Mike Pompeo condemns the vote for the National Assembly as a ‘fraud and a sham’
Control of congress would hand last independent institution to the authoritarian government
Vanessa Neumann resigns as Juan Guaidó’s representative to the UK after setbacks
Strongman president inches closer to gaining control of disputed gold in central bank’s reserves
Despite the risks, taking part in even a sham election can serve a purpose
US and EU at odds over how to restore democracy as elections loom
Government-controlled court forces new leader on Juan Guaidó’s party
Forcing regime change has failed — however distasteful, talks are the only way forward
Cash-strapped Maduro regime tries to seize $1bn in bullion from Bank of England
Fistfights and jostling as supporters and detractors clash
Donald Trump makes a public display of backing for opposition leader Juan Guaidó
The politician’s high-profile foreign tour belies an inability to force change
Opposition leader urges European countries to tighten sanctions and boost aid
Discussions with Mike Pompeo in Colombia come as Maduro also presses for direct talks
Chaotic vote delivers boost for disputed leader as opposition unites behind him
More chaos in Caracas as opposition leader tries to keep hold of his claim to power
National Assembly vote has added to country’s already complicated politics
US calls vote ‘farcical’ as opposition leader prevented from entering National Assembly building
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