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Gas prices to spike in Venezuela to fight smugglers, Maduro says
President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that some of the world's cheapest gasoline that Venezuelan drivers enjoy will soon be sold at world market prices to combat rampant smuggling.
Greek communists condemn Maduro 'assassination' attempt
Greece's Communist Party (KKE) has condemned an apparent assassination attempt on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
A statement said the party condemns the attack and "any outside interference in Venezuela's domestic affairs."
Venezuela's Maduro survives 'drone assassination attempt'
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Aug. 4 he escaped an "assassination" attempt using an explosive-laden drone, after a live broadcast showed him looking confused when a bang went off during a Caracas military parade and dozens of soldiers scuttling for safety.
Venezuela to remove five zeroes from ailing currency
Venezuela will remove five zeroes from the bolivar currency rather than the three zeroes originally planned, President Nicolas Maduro said on July 25, in an effort to keep up with inflation projected to reach 1 million percent this year.
Maduro Warns Venezuela Army over Trump 'Invasion' Plans
Caracas (AFP) - President Nicolas Maduro urged his armed forces Wednesday to be on guard following news reports in the United States that a year ago President Donald Trump raised the possibility of invading Venezuela.
Venezuela's re-elected Maduro faces overseas censure
Venezuela's socialist leader Nicolas Maduro faced fresh international censure on May 21 after re-election in a vote foes denounced as a farce cementing autocracy in the crisis-stricken OPEC nation.
Maduro brushes off risk of new sanctions after vote
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro dismissed yesterday the threat of new sanctions following an early election called for tpe weekend, which critics have denounced as a sham aimed at tightening his grip on power.
Maduro calls for snap polls
President Nicolas Maduro called on Feb. 21 for snap legislative elections in Venezuela, proposing to bring them forward by nearly two years to coincide with a presidential poll set for April 22.
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Venezuela Sets Presidential Vote For April 22 After Talks Crumble
Venezuela on Wednesday set a presidential election for April 22 after mediation talks between the leftist government and an opposition coalition collapsed, setting the stage for the likely re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, Reuters reports.
Caracas raises minimum wage despite high inflation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a 40 percent increase to the minimum wage as of January, a move that will foment what many economists already consider hyperinflation in the oil-rich but crisis-stricken nation.
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