Events

Venezuela prosecutors summon Maduro rival, Edmundo Gonzales, as the government tries to quell dissent to its sham win the elections

FM Péter Szijjártó announced on Facebook that he will advocate for a bolder and more decisive stance by the European Union on the situation in Venezuela during the upcoming Council of Foreign Ministers meeting. After speaking with María Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan opposition, FM Szijjártó emphasized the importance of respecting sovereignty, freedom, free elections, and democratic values. "I assured her that I would push for a stronger and more character-driven position from the EU on the developments in Venezuela," Minister Szijjártó stated, highlighting Hungary's historical commitment to the fight for freedom and sovereignty

Foro Penal counts 1,674 political prisoners in Venezuela: "It is the highest number known in the country in the 21st century"

State Dept says Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice' ruling on Maduro "lacks all credibility, given the overwhelming evidence that Gonzalez received the most votes on July 28."

The EU will not recognise Maduro's presidency: "The result must be proven and, for the moment, we have not seen any proof"

Uruguayan Foreign Minister on Venezuelan Supreme Court ruling: "It is not credible in any way"

UN ready to mediate in Venezuela if there is agreement and request from all parties: "Our good offices are always available"

Supreme Tribunal of Justice Of Venezuela validates National Electoral Council claims and ratifies Maduro as supposed "winner"

The government of Maduro has created the National Cybersecurity Council to combat cyber attacks. This measure comes after an alleged hack that affected the transmission of data from the elections of July 28

On August 20, the journalist from @la_patilla, Ana Carolina Guaita, was arrested by alleged Sebin officials. Her relatives confirmed that she was taken from the El Rincón urbanization in Maiquetía, around 6 p.m.

Journalist Victor Ugas was arrested and brought to court in Caracas on Monday, August 19

Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State: Maduro and his representatives' new law to control Venezuelan NGOs is a direct attack on civil society and freedom of association, undermining democracy and suffocating citizen participation in civic spaces. This action will only further isolate Maduro from the global community

The US is considering sanctions against Chavismo, as it does not give up the presidency of Venezuela and continues with illegal repression

UNT's organization secretary in Carabobo, regional deputy Carlos Molina, arrested

Aerial images of the mobilization called by María Corina Machado in Caracas are released. "The world and everyone within our country must recognize that the president-elect of Venezuela is Edmundo González Urrutia"

Maria Corina Machado: "Venezuela takes to the streets to unite" "To the National Armed Forces: Venezuela expects from you strict compliance with your constitutional duty, you were witnesses of what happened on July 28"

Military and police deployment in the streets of Caracas in response to opposition protests

Norwegian Refugee Council warns that without a political agreement in Venezuela, the migration crisis will worsen

Brazilian President Lula: "Venezuela has a government with an authoritarian bias, not exactly a dictatorship"

Maria Corina Machado will not accept new elections in Venezuela as proposed by Petro. In a revealing interview with Vicky Dávila, the head of the opposition in the neighboring country said that it is an "outburst"

President Lula da Silva suggests the idea of forming a coalition government in Venezuela or new presidential elections

Around 100 employees of Venezuela’s state-run @VTVcanal8 have been fired after the Maduro government decided it didn’t like their @WhatsApp statuses

Maria Corina Machado: Maduro seeks to turn Venezuelans into "enemies of each other" through "informers"

López Obrador announced that he will not continue participating in dialogue with Brazil and Colombia on Venezuela until the TSJ makes its decision. "I think that on Friday they will decide on the election acts and the results, so we will wait for that."

Maduro accuses Tik Tok executives of "wanting a civil war in Venezuela"

White House on Venezuela: "It is abundantly clear to the majority of Venezuelan people, the U.S. and a growing number of countries that Edmundo [González] won the most votes."

US presents new initiative at the OAS to demand transparency on June 28 and condemn the repression of Maduro

Tragedy in Petare: explosion caused by a gas leak destroyed a three-story building. Authorities report at least one dead and ten injured

Ministers from Chile and Spain discuss the need for a "democratic solution" in Venezuela

Uruguay demands the release of political prisoners in Venezuela after the arrest of Williams Dávila