Venezuelans anxiously await election results that could end one-party rule
Venezuelans on Sunday voted in an election that will either lead to a seismic political shift or keep President Nicolás Maduro in office for six more years.
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Venezuelans vote in presidential election
Venezuelans went to the polls on Sunday to vote in a presidential election that could ripple across the Americas. After 11 years of President Nicolas Maduro's grip on power and with 80% of the population living under the poverty line, young voters are hoping for change. Lilia Luciano reports from Caracas.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro clinches nomination; seeks third term
The election has been plagued with controversy since Maduro's main opponent, María Corina Machado, was disqualified by Venezuelan authorities to hold public office for 15 years.
Venezuela's Machado speaks about campaign ban
The U.S. is reinstating sanctions on Venezuela after the country's highest court upheld a 15-year ban on opposition leader María Corina Machado holding office. President Nicolás Maduro's government announced this ban in June, days after Machado officially declared her presidential candidacy. Machado joined CBS News to discuss the ban and her decision to continue her campaign.
"Fat Leonard" makes first court appearance
Former fugitive Leonard Francis, who goes by the nickname "Fat Leonard," on Thursday made his first appearance in a U.S. courtroom since he was extradited from Venezuela as part of a prisoner exchange that also saw 10 other Americans released. Francis had pled guilty to masterminding a bribery scheme involving Navy officers, but he escaped the U.S. while awaiting sentencing.
U.S. resets talks with Venezuela
The U.S.-Venezuela prisoner swap could be a step toward building diplomatic relations between the two countries. The deal allowed for the release of 10 Americans from Venezuelan custody, the return of escaped convict Leonard Francis to U.S. custody and the U.S. release of Alex Nain Saab Morán, a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Will Freeman, a Latin American studies fellow for the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News with a look at the renewed diplomatic efforts.
U.S. and Venezuela strike prisoner swap deal
Venezuela released 10 Americans and a fugitive wanted by U.S. authorities Wednesday. In exchange, the Biden administration freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Breaking down U.S.-Venezuela prisoner swap
The Biden administration has secured a deal with Venezuela that would see the release of one of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's close allies from U.S. custody in exchange for at least eight Americans held in Venezuela, according to three current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan is following the diplomatic efforts.
Venezuela releases 10 Americans in prisoner swap
Ten Americans being held by Venezuela were released on Wednesday in exchange for an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Among the Americans released was Leonard Francis, an escaped fugitive who goes by the nickname "Fat Leonard," who fled the U.S. after pleading guilty in a massive bribery scheme involving U.S. Navy officers. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
U.S. to release ally of Venezuelan president
The U.S. will release Alex Nain Saab Morán, a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in exchange for at least eight Americans held in Venezuela. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the deal secured by the Biden administration.
Seven Americans freed in prisoner swap with Venezuela
Seven Americans have been freed in Venezuela in exchange for two imprisoned nephews of President Nicolás Maduro's wife. Five of the Americans were Houston-based Citgo oil executives being detained on corruption charges. Felicia Schwartz, U.S. foreign affairs and defense correspondent for The Financial Times, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Bolton: All options on the table in Venezuela
The White House says President Trump is closely monitoring a "very serious situation" in Venezuela. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor, Anita Kumar; and Bloomberg national political reporter, Sahil Kapur, join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the country's ongoing turmoil and the rest of the day's top political headlines.
Venezuela frees two Americans amid talks hastened by Ukraine war
The U.S. and Venezuela were already revisiting their hostile relationship but the war -- and its resulting impact on oil and gas prices -- sped things up.
WorldView: Deadly shooting in U.K.
In today's headlines: Five people and the gunman are dead after a mass shooting in Plymouth, England. Floods devastate Turkey. Venezuelan government officials meet with opposition leaders in Mexico. And London police are reviewing files in Prince Andrew's case. CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott is in London with a roundup.
Russia election
As investigations expand into Russia's involvement in the 2016 election, the country is getting ready for its own presidential race. "CBSN: On Assignment" contributor Ryan Chilcote joined CBSN to discuss the country's election cycle -- and why Venezuela's president went to Moscow last week.
Venezuelan unrest
Seven people were detained in an attack Sunday, after a small group of men released a video declaring themselves in rebellion.
Venezuelan opposition leaders
Two days after highly controversial vote that gave President Nicolas Maduro's ruling party unlimited power, the U.S. State Department is demanding Venezuela release opposition leaders from jail.
Venezuela's disputed election
Venezuela's disputed election could grant the ruling party almost unlimited power. The country is divided over President Nicolas Maduro's effort to rewrite the constitution. At least 10 people died in Sunday's violence, including at least one candidate. Anti-government protests that started in April have killed more than 120 people. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Caracas, Venezuela.
Petro-states like Russia and Venezuela could feel the pinch as the U.S. learns to use its own energy supply as a strategic tool
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about how falling oil prices will affect America's relationship with friends and foes abroad.
Guaidó calls for more protests in Venezuela
Violence erupted near the Caracas air base after opposition leader Juan Guaidó called for a military uprising against the Maduro regime. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest out of Venezuela.
Frustration grows as Maduro holds onto power
Venenzuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a 30-day plan to ration electricity as a countrywide blackout continues. Citizens struggle to find food and water, prompting protests in front of the presidential palace, as Maduro continues to hold power. McClatchy White House correspondent Franco Ordonez joined CBSN AM to discuss why he's still in power and how global leaders are responding.
Gwen Baumgardner presents World View from London
France faces paralysis for at least five days as mass strikes are held to protest President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reforms. Also: Juan Guaido, who is recognized by several countries as Venezuela's president, sees his popularity plummet, and Sydney continues to be choked by smoke and dust from surrounding wildfires.
Flash Points: Protests against the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took a grave turn this week, with an opposition leader imprisoned and several demonstrators killed
Flash Points: CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the anti-government protests in Venezuela and why the U.S. has an interest in resolving the unrest.
Ex-Green Berets get 20 years for plot to topple Venezuela leader
Luke Denman and Airan Berry admitted to taking part in the operation orchestrated by a third ex-U.S. soldier, Venezuelan's chief prosecutor said.
Trump calls for Venezuela's Maduro to go
President Trump spoke in Miami about the political crisis unfolding in Venezuela. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett joins "Red and Blue" to break down Mr. Trump's message for Venezuela's socialist leader Nicolas Maduro.
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Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
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Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
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Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, hundreds dead or injured
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Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
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IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
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Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
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For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
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Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are accusing prosecutors of trying to manipulate public opinion against him, and calling a report of a possible plea deal "troubling." CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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People in northern Venezuela are racing against time to pull survivors from the rubble of collapsed buildings after a pair of powerful earthquakes hit the country on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest from Bogotá, Colombia. Then, CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck joins to examine the risk of aftershocks.
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