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Venezuela

After the disputed reelection of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, tensions persist in the South American country.

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Edmundo González Urrutia and his wife during a demonstration after the elections

Venezuelan opposition leader flees into exile in Spain

Venezuelan opposition leader flees into exile in Spain

Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has arrived in Spain, where he's being granted political asylum.
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Venezuelan anti-Maduro candidate says he won't give up

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Gonzalez flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain

Gonzalez flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain

Amid threats, former opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has claimed political asylum in Spain.
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Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader

Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader

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EU foreign minister meeting to focus on Ukraine, Gaza wars

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Venezuela's Maduro cracks down on X, election dissent

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