Events

Major nationwide blackout leaves Venezuela without electricity: We can observe the drop in internet connectivity in all states of the country. At the national level, connectivity fell to 27% of the normal value.

Power outage: citizens report power outages in Caracas and other regions of the country

Maduro claims the triumph of "truth and love" and accuses Machado of forming a "satanic pact" with Musk. Maduro closes a Chavista mobilization with the swearing-in of the new ministers

Biden administration reactivates humanitarian parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela

Tarek William Saab announces that a "third summons in his capacity as investigated" will be issued against Edmundo González Urrutia. "In case he is missing, the Public Prosecutor's Office will announce the corresponding action that is appropriate based on the law."

Government agents pursue opposition leader Biagio Pilieri in an attempt to kidnap him after the rally in Caracas

Chavista motorized forces begin their mobilization from the east of Caracas towards the Miraflores Palace in support of Maduro

Hundreds of people greet María Corina Machado on Francisco de Miranda Avenue, in Caracas, in the protest called one month after the presidential elections of June 28

Nicolas Maduro appoints Delcy Rodriguez as the new Minister of Oil and Hector Obregon as the new president of PDVSA

Diosdado Cabello announces a Chavista march for this Wednesday, two days after María Corina Machado called for a large protest on August 28

Diosdado Cabello warns about Edmundo González's failure to appear before the Prosecutor's Office: "There will be justice here, the bullshitting is over, the pardons are over." "Enough is enough, one thing the country wants is for us to have justice"

Maria Corina Machado: "The end of the government of horror is approaching" "I cannot tell you the exact moment when we will achieve victory; but I can tell you, with absolute conviction, that the destiny of this struggle is the liberation of Venezuela"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, confirmed on August 26 that Spain will not recognize the electoral victory of Maduro or the opposition in Venezuela until the minutes of the elections are verified.

Venezuela opposition candidate summoned again after failure to appear: prosecutor

Police agents take journalist Carmela Longo and her son from their home in Caracas

Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou questioned the proposal to repeat presidential elections in Venezuela: "Do we hold them until the one they want wins?"

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