Hundreds of students and opposition supporters have clashed with police forces in the Venezuelan capital Caracas as they staged a rally demanding the “resurrection” of “democracy” in the South American country. On Sunday, demonstrators began the rally denominated “Resurrection of Democracy” after a barefoot walk and a “Via Crucis” march in the style of Jesus’... 

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference in Caracas on May 9, 2013. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says the United States has made a ‘grave mistake’ in refusing to acknowledge his victory in the recent presidential election. The statement came on Saturday after US President Barack Obama recently rejected to say whether Washington recognized Maduro as the new president... 

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Venezuelan President-elect Nicolas Maduro has blamed the United States for fuelling violence in the South American country. Maduro said on Tuesday that the US Embassy in Caracas is responsible for all the violence that has happened in the wake of Sunday’s presidential elections. He stated that the US Embassy has been “financing and leading all the violent... 

Venezuela’s attorney general has announced that seven people have been killed and 61 injured during opposition protests over presidential election result. Celia Flores did not give any reports any details about the death or injuries or when they occurred. However, prosecutor Luisa Ortega said the victims were humble member of the working class, giving suggestions that the opposition might be to... 

Venezuela’s presidential election winner Nicolas Maduro (L) and his wife celebrate in front of crowds in the capital, Caracas, April 15, 2013. Venezuela’s electoral authority has declared Nicolas Maduro the winner of the presidential election with 50.66 percent of the votes against 49.06 percent for his rival Henrique Capriles, who has refused to concede defeat. The National Electoral Council... 

Venezuela is to formally investigate suspicions late President Hugo Chavez’s was afflicted with cancer after being poisoned by foreign enemies, the government said. Acting President Nicolas Maduro vowed to set up an inquiry into the allegation, which was first leveled by Chavez after being diagnosed with cancer in 2011. Foreign scientists will also be invited to join a government commission to investigate... 

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez waves his country’s flag while speaking to supporters after receiving news of his reelection, Caracas, October 7, 2012 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has comfortably won a fourth consecutive term in office after a hotly-contested presidential election in the Latin American country. The National Electoral Council announced on Sunday that President Chavez won the...