Nicolás Maduro

Nicolás Maduro Moros is a Venezuelan politician and the president of Venezuela since 2013.
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Some of the key events about Nicolás Maduro

  • 1983
    Became a union representative for bus drivers in Caracas
  • 1992
    Joined the Revolutionary Bolivarian Movement-200
  • 2000
    Elected to the National Assembly
  • 2006
    Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • 2012
    Appointed Vice President of Venezuela
  • 2013
    Became President of Venezuela following Hugo Chávez's death
  • 2013
    Launched the "Street Government" initiative to address local issues
  • 2013
    Assumed presidency following Hugo Chávez's death amid allegations of electoral fraud
  • 2014
    Established the National Bolivarian Armed Forces Communication Company
  • 2014
    Oversaw violent crackdown on anti-government protests, resulting in dozens of deaths
  • 2015
    Declared economic emergency as Venezuela's economy entered severe crisis
  • 2016
    Implemented the Local Supply and Production Committee program to distribute food
  • 2016
    Blocked a recall referendum that could have removed him from office
  • 2017
    Created a new Constituent Assembly, effectively bypassing the opposition-controlled National Assembly
  • 2018
    Re-elected as President of Venezuela for a second term
  • 2018
    Won re-election in a vote widely considered illegitimate by international observers
  • 2019
    Oversaw hyperinflation reaching over 1,000,000%, causing widespread poverty and food shortages
  • 2019
    Blocked humanitarian aid from entering the country during severe economic crisis
  • 2020
    Indicted by the U.S. on charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking
  • 2021
    Accused of committing crimes against humanity by UN investigators

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Venezuelan leader extends olive branch to Trump after surprising election outcome

Venezuelan leader extends olive branch to Trump after surprising election outcome

Venezuelan president Maduro makes unexpected friendly gesture towards newly re-elected Trump despite troubled history. Previous harsh policies and rhetoric raise questions about possible diplomatic shift

Economics, Politics • November 19 2024 , 09:22 PM  •  3739 views
Venezuela lets hundreds walk free after disputed summer election chaos

Venezuela lets hundreds walk free after disputed summer election chaos

Venezuelan officials released over 200 people detained during post-election unrest from last summer. Local rights groups confirm mass-releases from multiple prisons while monitoring the situation

Society, Politics • November 17 2024 , 03:43 AM  •  3800 views
Venezuela frees dozens of election protest detainees in unexpected move

Venezuela frees dozens of election protest detainees in unexpected move

Venezuelan authorities opened prison doors for about 70 people held since summer election demonstrations. Local rights group confirmed releases from multiple detention centers across the country

Politics • November 16 2024 , 08:42 PM  •  3255 views
Venezuelan authorities free protesters as election dispute continues

Venezuelan authorities free protesters as election dispute continues

Venezuelan officials started releasing detained protesters following disputed July presidential elections. Attorney generalʼs office began reviewing hundreds of protest-related cases while both candidates still claim victory

Society, Politics • November 16 2024 , 07:04 PM  •  2223 views
Global leaders' waiting game: From instant power to months-long transitions

Global leaders' waiting game: From instant power to months-long transitions

Recent global elections show diverse transition periods for new leaders - from immediate power shifts to extended waiting times. Some countries make their leaders wait half-a-year while others do quick next-day transitions

Politics • November 7 2024 , 07:36 PM  •  3143 views
Global vote counting takes longer than you think - here's why it matters

Global vote counting takes longer than you think - here's why it matters

Vote-counting timeframes differ worldwide with some nations taking weeks to declare winners. Recent examples from Indonesia and Venezuela show how complex modern election result processes can be

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 03:23 PM  •  2734 views
These 4 minority groups could change everything in US election battlegrounds

These 4 minority groups could change everything in US election battlegrounds

Different ethnic communities in key swing-states show unique voting patterns before presidential election. Each group brings its own concerns about foreign policy and local issues to the ballot box

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 01:11 AM  •  4165 views
Venezuelan-American voters split between Trump and Harris as election day nears

Venezuelan-American voters split between Trump and Harris as election day nears

Venezuelan-Americans in Florida face tough choice between Trump and Harris as November election approaches. Growing community weighs economic promises against immigration policies while remembering their homelandʼs struggles

Society, Politics • November 1 2024 , 09:35 PM  •  711 views
How Latin America's leaders prepare for possible Trump comeback in 2025

How Latin America's leaders prepare for possible Trump comeback in 2025

Latin American governments re-think their approach to US relations as Trump eyes White House return. Some leaders worry about trade pressure while others see opportunity in potential Trump presidency

Economics, Politics • November 1 2024 , 09:04 PM  •  709 views
Venezuelan-American voters caught between Trump and Harris as election nears

Venezuelan-American voters caught between Trump and Harris as election nears

Venezuelan-Americans face tough choice in upcoming presidential race‚ split between economic concerns and immigration policies. Growing voter base in Florida could be key-factor for both candidates

Economics, Politics • November 1 2024 , 04:46 PM  •  549 views
South American nations take unexpected steps in climate and politics this fall

South American nations take unexpected steps in climate and politics this fall

Major environmental summit in Colombia brings new-style funding plans from South American countries. Meanwhile regional politics heat up with surprising moves from Brazil and Venezuela

Politics, Culture • November 1 2024 , 12:17 PM  •  2634 views
South American nations take lead in global green finance despite UN summit setbacks

South American nations take lead in global green finance despite UN summit setbacks

Colombian city Cali hosts major UN nature meeting where new regional alliances form but funding falls short. Meanwhile South American countries push forward with their own green-finance plans

Economics, Politics, Science • November 1 2024 , 12:13 PM  •  2265 views
Brazil blocks Venezuela's path to join major economic group

Brazil blocks Venezuela's path to join major economic group

Venezuela-Brazil relations hit rough patch over failed BRICS membership bid. Brazilian officials face criticism from Caracas for their stance on recent election and economic alliance

Society, Politics • October 31 2024 , 02:01 AM  •  162 views