Tren de Aragua: are Trump’s claims about a violent street gang overblown?
The crime group has terrorised parts of Latin America, and the ex-president’s exaggerations may just empower it more
October 2024
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Venezuelan opposition says detained activist has been murdered
Venezuelan opposition leaders win EU parliament’s top human rights honor
Venezuela has cancelled passports of dozens of activists and journalists
‘An incredible exaggeration’: Trump heads to Colorado town where he stoked anti-immigrant rumors
Christmas Caracas: early festivities are no joke as Maduro tightens grip
September 2024
Venezuela opposition leader says he was forced to sign letter accepting Maduro victory
US rejects claims of CIA involvement in alleged plot to kill Maduro after Venezuela arrests six
US sanctions 16 Maduro allies for role in obstruction of Venezuela election
Is it game over for Venezuela’s opposition as Maduro clings to power?
Anti-Maduro campaign ‘stronger than ever’ after Venezuelan election, says Machado
González is Venezuela’s ‘best hope for democracy’, says Blinken, as leader vows to fight on
Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo González lands in Spain after fleeing country
Venezuela revokes Brazil’s custody of Argentine embassy housing Maduro opponents
Venezuela’s opposition leader calls for global movement to ‘rescue’ country
Maduro declares Christmas in October amid Venezuela’s post-election strife
Venezuela judge issues arrest warrant for opposition leader after disputed election
US seizes Nicolás Maduro’s jet and flies it to Florida
August 2024
The best original photographs from the Observer
Observer Original Photography
From television personalities, actors and musicians to the victims of conflict: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in August 2024