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The Council for Democratic Transition Advocates for the Leadership of Edmundo González in Venezuela

The Cuban opposition platform considers it to be the “expression of citizen sovereignty” 14ymedio/EFE, Havana, 5 January 2026 —  The Council for Democratic Transition in Cuba (CTDC), one of the main platforms for organizing the opposition on the island, called this Sunday for a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela, following the US operation in … Continue reading “The Council for Democratic Transition Advocates for the Leadership of Edmundo González in Venezuela”

‘I’m in shock, I Can’t Believe it,’ says Nobel Peace Prize Recipient María Corina Machado in a Conversation with Edmundo González

The former presidential candidate says the Nobel Peace Prize recognizes the struggle for democracy in Venezuela. 14ymedio/EFE. Madrid, 10 October 2025 — María Corina Machado’s first reaction to being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize was astonishment. “I’m in shock,” “I can’t believe it,” she said in a video posted on social media by Edmundo González. … Continue reading “‘I’m in shock, I Can’t Believe it,’ says Nobel Peace Prize Recipient María Corina Machado in a Conversation with Edmundo González”

González Urrutia Demands That Maduro ‘Take the Step Now’ To Begin the Transition in Venezuela

Closed off in the Miraflores Palace, Maduro continues his campaign of discrediting the opposition and those who recognize its triumph EFE/14ymedio, Caracas, 20 August 2024 — The Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia called on Nicolás Maduro on Monday to “take the step now” to begin “a peaceful transition,” through a political dialogue with the … Continue reading “González Urrutia Demands That Maduro ‘Take the Step Now’ To Begin the Transition in Venezuela”

Venezuela Has Released Eleven of the Nearly 900 Political Prisoners in the Country

The first day ends with the release of Venezuelans Enrique Márquez, Biagio Pilieri, Alejandro Rebolledo, and Larry Osorio Chía, who join the five Spaniards about to land in Madrid Activists and opposition figures demand a “total amnesty” 14ymedio, Madrid, January 9, 2026 — The joy felt by the families of Venezuelan political prisoners following the … Continue reading “Venezuela Has Released Eleven of the Nearly 900 Political Prisoners in the Country”

Venezuelan Exiles Ask the U.S. to Intercede for Political Prisoners and Rein in Cabello’s Power

González Urrutia considers it an “act of revenge” that his son-in-law has been detained for a year 14ymedio/EFE, Washington, January 7, 2026 –The Organization of Venezuelans Persecuted Politically in Exile (Veppex) asked the U.S. government on Wednesday to intercede for the “unconditional” release of all political prisoners in Venezuela and to put an end to … Continue reading “Venezuelan Exiles Ask the U.S. to Intercede for Political Prisoners and Rein in Cabello’s Power”

María Corina Machado: ‘Nothing and No One Is Going To Prevent Venezuela From Being Free’

In statements to La Patilla, the opposition leader said that “there can be no transition until the political prisoners are released.” She defends the U.S. military operation: “International law exists to protect people, not those who hold weapons and steal resources.” 14ymedio, Madrid January 8, 2026 — María Corina Machado is convinced that Chavismo is … Continue reading “María Corina Machado: ‘Nothing and No One Is Going To Prevent Venezuela From Being Free’”

“Today We Are Prepared To Take Power,” Warns María Corina Machado

The opposition leader called for continued vigilance until the democratic transition is complete. EFE/14ymedio, Madrid, 3 January 2025 —  Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado called on citizens this Saturday to remain “vigilant, active, and organized” until the democratic transition is achieved, following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and the … Continue reading ““Today We Are Prepared To Take Power,” Warns María Corina Machado”

Maria Corina Machado’s Press Conference at the Nobel Institute in Oslo Has Been Cancelled

Diosdado Cabello lashed out against the award and called it an “auction” given “to the highest bidder” EFE (via 14ymedio), Oslo / Caracas / December 9, 2025 – The press conference Venezuelan opposition leader María Corona Machado was scheduled to give this Tuesday at the Nobel Institute in Oslo, the day before receiving the Peace … Continue reading “Maria Corina Machado’s Press Conference at the Nobel Institute in Oslo Has Been Cancelled”

Silence in Miraflores for the Nobel Peace Prize, Rejection on ‘Cubadebate’, and Disgust at the White House

Florida Republican Members of Congress call the award winner the “new Simón Bolivar,” while the Spanish far left calls her a “coup plotter.” 14ymedio, Madrid, October 10, 2025 –  The joy this Friday of the Venezuelan opposition, the Norwegian Committee itself and numerous democratic countries over the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado … Continue reading “Silence in Miraflores for the Nobel Peace Prize, Rejection on ‘Cubadebate’, and Disgust at the White House”

Maria Corina Machado Wins the Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Academy highlights her struggle “to achieve a just and peaceful transition” 14ymedio, Madrid, October 10, 2025 — The Norwegian Academy has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to the Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado “for her tireless work in promoting the democratic rights of the Venezuelan people and for her struggle to … Continue reading “Maria Corina Machado Wins the Nobel Peace Prize”

The first 100 days of Maduro’s Controversial Third Term, in Eight Points

EFE (via 14ymedio), Carlos Seijas Meneses, Caracas, 20 April 2025 — Nicolás Maduro reached the first 100 days of his controversial third term in Venezuela this Sunday, marked by questions about his legitimacy, sanctions and the return of more than 2,500 migrants, mostly deported by the United States. The following are the eight events that … Continue reading “The first 100 days of Maduro’s Controversial Third Term, in Eight Points”

Lacalle Pou Holds Off on Invitations to Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela for Orsi’s Inauguration

The person in charge of the Frente Amplio indicates that they plan to invite all the countries with which they have diplomatic relations. EFE (via 14ymedio), Montevideo, 14 February 2025 — The president of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, has refused to send invitations to Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela for the inauguration of Yamandú Orsi as … Continue reading “Lacalle Pou Holds Off on Invitations to Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela for Orsi’s Inauguration”

Maduro, Ready to ‘Take Up Arms’ With Cuba: Rumors Grow About ‘Red Berets’ Being Sent From the Island

The opposition “categorically” condemns the attack against the Venezuelan consulate in Lisbon 14ymedio/ EFE, Havana/Caracas/Madrid, 12 January 2025 — Nicolás Maduro, sworn in on Friday as president of Venezuela in the Parliament controlled by Chavismo, threatened this Saturday that the country is preparing with Cuba and Nicaragua to “take up arms” in order to defend … Continue reading “Maduro, Ready to ‘Take Up Arms’ With Cuba: Rumors Grow About ‘Red Berets’ Being Sent From the Island”

Venezuela Cannot Rid Itself of Maduro without Cuba’s Help Says Former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda

The Venezuelan army is under constant surveillance by Cuban intelligence 14ymedio, Mexico City, 20 October 2024 — Former Mexican foreign minister Jorge Castañeda made it very clear. If the international community wants to help Venezuela resolve the crisis following Nicolás Maduro’s fraudulent presidential election, it will first have to negotiate with Cuba. “Without Cuban cooperation, … Continue reading “Venezuela Cannot Rid Itself of Maduro without Cuba’s Help Says Former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda”

María Corina Machado Denies Maduro’s Statement and Declares ‘I’m Here With the Venezuelans’

The opponent thus denied the statement of the Government of Nicolás Maduro, who had said shortly before that the former deputy “fled the country to Spain” EFE (14ymedio), Caracas, 17 October 2024 — María Corina Machado denied the statements of the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, who said on Wednesday that the opposition leader had … Continue reading “María Corina Machado Denies Maduro’s Statement and Declares ‘I’m Here With the Venezuelans’”