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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado stands with her hand over her heart, looking upward during a rally, surrounded by a crowd of supporters. Text art reads "GZERO World with Ian Bremmer – the podcast."
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado says Maduro's days are numbered

Listen: On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Venezuela’s most prominent opposition leader, María Corina Machado, who remains in hiding. They discussed the future of her country, the role of the United States, and why she believes Nicolás Maduro’s grip on power is weaker than it seems.

Meet María Corina Machado, the woman who scares Venezuela's dictator
Ian Explains

Meet María Corina Machado, the woman who scares Venezuela's dictator

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado threatens the country's dictatorial regime like no opposition leader before her, and that's why she's in hiding. How does she keep the pressure on Nicolás Maduro's administration from her hideout? Ian Bremmer explains.

Nicolas Maduro standing in front of protestors in Venezuela.
by ian bremmer

Maduro won’t go

Earlier this week, the US Justice Department seized the airplane used by Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, his equivalent of Air Force One.

​Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks at the Supreme Court of Justice, in Caracas, Venezuela July 31, 2024.
What We're Watching

Maduro offers “audit” of stolen election and threatens opposition with arrests

A demonstrator reacts when Molotov cocktails hit the ground in front of security forces during protests against election results after Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election, in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela. ​
What We're Watching

Venezuelans take to the streets after Maduro claims victory

Thousands of Venezuelans descended on downtown Caracas Monday to protest strongman President Nicolás Maduro’s claimed victory in Sunday’s elections. Independent exit polls suggested that opposition candidate Edmundo González defeated Maduro — an authoritarian who has overseen economic decline in the oil-rich nation — by a sizable margin.

Maduro's dubious Venezuela win leaves Biden with few options
Quick Take

Maduro's dubious Venezuela win leaves Biden with few options

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: There will be more pressure on a migration policy from the United States, from Joe Biden, from Kamala Harris, that is seen as a failure and is clearly the biggest policy vulnerability that Harris has in her election bid. And now the Biden administration is stuck with a failed policy.

​A woman wears a Venezuela flag as other resident bangs a pot to protest against the election results after both President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election at Los Magallanes de Catia neighborhood, in Caracas, Venezuela July 29, 2024.
What We're Watching

Who actually won in Venezuela?

The results of Venezuela’s presidential election are being disputed, with both President Nicolás Maduro and his opponent, Edmundo González Urrutia, claiming victory. Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, or CNE, on Monday formally declared that Maduro won with around 51% of the vote.

​People are carrying a banner with political phrases during a rally in support of Nicolas Maduro's campaign in San Cristobal, Venezuela, on July 10, 2024.
Viewpoint

Viewpoint: How far will Venezuela’s leader go to retain power?

As Venezuelans prepare to head for the polls on July 28, President Nicolas Maduro is pulling out all the stops to secure a third term in office and extend the Chavismo political movement’s 25-year grip on power. We asked Eurasia Group expert Risa Grais-Targow what to expect from this weekend’s vote.

​Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro looks on during his swearing-in ceremony as caretaker president following the death of President Hugo Chavez in Caracas March 8, 2013.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: Venezuelan opposition arrests, Bangkok’s murder mystery, Acropolis closed amid heat wave, More Kenyan police arrive in Haiti, Voting day for von der Leyen

​Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, his wife Cilia Flores, and Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela Diosdado Cabello participate in a rally during May Day celebrations in Caracas, Venezuela, on May 1, 2024.
What We're Watching

Is Venezuela’s election going to be too lopsided to steal?

Until about two weeks ago, Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro looked like he’d managed to sideline the beleaguered opposition enough to ensure a win in this summer’s presidential election. Then came Edmundo González Urrutia.