World Aug 03 AP review: Vote tallies provided by Venezuela opposition casts doubt on official election results An AP analysis of vote tally sheets released Friday by Venezuela’s main opposition indicates that their candidate won significantly more votes in Sunday’s election than the government has claimed, casting serious doubt on the official declaration that President Nicolás Maduro won.
World Aug 02 Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader’s headquarters as post-election tensions escalate A half dozen masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the latest escalation of violence against opponents of Nicolas Maduro following the country's disputed presidential election.
World Jul 30 Across Venezuela, statues of Hugo Chávez are being attacked over alleged stolen election “Every time we tackle one of their symbols, we're taking away some of their strength.”…
World Jul 29 Maduro declared winner in Venezuela’s presidential election, opposition contests results The National Electoral Council, which is controlled by Maduro loyalists, earlier said Maduro had secured 51% of the vote to 44% for González.
Politics Apr 30 U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, AP says The proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
World Apr 17 U.S. reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades In October, the U.S. granted Maduro's government relief from sanctions on its state-run oil, gas and mining sectors after it agreed to work with members of the opposition to hold a free and competitive election this year.
World Mar 16 Deadline looms for Venezuelan opposition leader to stand down in race against Maduro Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado faces a choice on which the hopes of millions of Venezuelans fighting to restore their democracy depends.
Politics Mar 07 Biden’s backing for Haiti’s unpopular leader digs U.S. into deeper foreign policy hole When Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry filled the void left by the assassination of the country's president in 2021, he did so over the protest of wide segments of the population but with the full-throated support of the Biden administration.
World Mar 05 Haiti’s embattled prime minister lands in Puerto Rico as armed gangs terrorize his nation Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been notably absent since the country's latest and most serious outbreak of violence started last week.
Economy Feb 07 DEA reverses decision stripping drug distributor of licenses for fueling opioid crisis As part of the settlement announced Wednesday, Morris & Dickson Co. agreed to admit wrongdoing, comply with heightened reporting requirements and surrender one of its two certificates of registration with the DEA.