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1 – 10 of 58A decade after his death, a recent Datanalisis poll gives Chavez the highest approval rating of any political leader, at 56%, compared with 22% for his successor Nicolas Maduro…
The 2024 presidential elections looking increasingly unlikely to produce a political transition. The prospect of a third term for President Nicolas Maduro is strengthened by the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275341
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The fire has exacerbated electricity black-outs amid widespread shortages of food and other basic items. The government response to the crisis has so far included opening up…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272389
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The build-up to Venezuela's December 6 elections shows continuity with conflictive electoral cycles of the past 15 years. Inconclusive opinion polls caution against a bullish…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206521
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In an unexpected move, opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez was granted house arrest on July 8 after serving three years of a 14-year prison sentence linked to violent anti-government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222098
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Following February’s pro- and anti-government demonstrations on the anniversary of last year’s referendum defeat on presidential re-election, his illness has sparked further…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218496
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In response to anti-government demonstrations, President Nicolas Maduro on May 1 unveiled plans to convene a national constituent assembly to advance state reforms and a national…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220636
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Lopez has received a lengthy prison sentence for his role in violent anti-government protests in February 2014. However, apart from some violent scuffles outside the court, news…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB204308
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A year on from the historic July 2021 protests, worsening economic realities are perpetuating popular discontent. However, renewed large-scale unrest remains unlikely;…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271357
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Recent weeks have seen some progress toward agreement on opposition participation in National Assembly elections scheduled for year-end -- but this would include only a section of…