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Socialist president clears the way for re-election in July vote
Acoba contacts former PM after he met Venezuela president in a trip arranged by founder of Merlyn Advisors
Maarten Petermann of Merlyn Advisors arranged former UK PM’s unannounced trip to oil-rich state
Nicolás Maduro is expected to announce his candidacy for another term as tensions rise with Washington
Possible overseas assassination of former soldier by regime would represent new level of repression
Foreign minister says Caracas is seeking to push Georgetown into settling territorial dispute over oil-rich region
Washington attempting to ensure authoritarian president Nicolás Maduro permits ‘free and fair’ elections later this year
US offered sanctions relief to Maduro government in exchange for release of political prisoners and holding of free elections
Small nation seeks support from US as Caracas eyes annexation of oil-rich region, says vice-president
President Maduro claims mandate to incorporate Essequibo region but imminent war may be a ‘bluff’
Fear rises in Georgetown as Caracas claims ‘overwhelming’ mandate to exploit deposits in disputed Essequibo region
Biden administration likely to be angered by ruling against María Corina Machado after US eased sanctions
Washington should reimpose sanctions swiftly if Maduro fails to budge
Move undermines electoral deal ahead of 2024 poll that allowed Washington to grant sanctions relief
Banned candidate’s triumph in opposition primary adds to hurdles after sanctions eased
Deal to hold presidential elections next year could lead to easing of US-led oil sanctions
Funds hope an easing of US sanctions will trigger big gains for bonds trading at fraction of face value
Hugo Carvajal is alleged to have been part of a state-backed cartel trafficking drugs into America for two decades
María Corina Machado was poised to challenge Nicolás Maduro in 2024 election
Maduro victory in upcoming elections would lead to further suffering and outward migration, says María Corina Machado
Latin American leaders’ embrace of authoritarian president curtails west’s ability to press for free and fair elections
Tareck El Aissami played key role in helping South American nation evade US sanctions
The repressive leader has weathered an economic crisis, sanctions and an uprising. What should the US do with him now?
US wants to see Caracas make political concessions before agreeing to further sanctions relief
Shift in policy towards Maduro government comes amid talks with opposition and global energy crunch
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