Venezuelas Maduro Electoral

Migration from Venezuela surges after Maduro snatches election from opposition

Crossings of treacherous Darién Gap linking South and Central America rise before US presidential poll

World - Financial Times - October 27

Venezuela's Maduro appoints to his Cabinet a close ally pardoned by the US in a prisoner swap

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appointed to his Cabinet a close ally who was pardoned by U.S. President Joe Biden last year as part of a prisoner swap and assurances from the South ...

World - ABC News - October 18

Venezuela Ousts Electoral Board Dissenter Ahead of 2025 Vote

World - Yahoo News - October 17

The crisis in Venezuela

In recent years, a quarter of Venezuela's population has fled the country's economic devastation and political repression. Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in July's election, despite evidence he ...

Harris says US won't use military if Maduro does not leave office

Vice President Harris said in an interview set to air in full Wednesday that the U.S. would not use military force if Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro does not leave office. “Well, we’re not ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Brazil criticizes Venezuela for escalating tensions and personal attacks

Brazil’s government has broken its silence over growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, with the Foreign Ministry saying it was surprised by “the offensive tone” adopted by Venezuelan ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

The Electoral College keeps tyranny at bay

Democrats, including vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, are questioning the Electoral College, arguing that it is undemocratic and prefer a pure democracy that elects the president by a national ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - October 31

How does the Electoral College work?

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.

Venezuela’s New Comedians Are Using Political Satire to Laugh Amid the Pain

A generation that fled political persecution and economic hardship is finding a way to laugh amid the pain.

World - The New York Times - October 15

The Untold Story of Trump's Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela's President

A successful CIA hack of Venezuela's military payroll system, insider fights for spy agency resources, and messy opposition politics: A WIRED investigation reveals a secret Trump-era attempt to ...

Tech - Wired - October 31

Mexico shamefully joins Russia, Venezuela in backing Cuba's dictatorship

Mexico has become the new Soviet Union of the 21st century for Cuba, providing 5.4 million barrels of oil and 100 tons of meat to the island, while rejecting a presidential invitation to the Summit ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Women behind the lens: capturing the ‘eternal days’ of female inmates in Venezuela

Photographer Ana María Arévalo Gosen returned to Venezuela after eight years away, and began to document her country’s decline through the prism of women in the penal system. I left Venezuela in ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Has the Electoral College ever favored Democrats?

Did you know there have been five U.S. Presidential Elections in which the winner lost the popular vote?

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome

Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Why do we have the Electoral College?

When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.

Harris wins Maine's statewide electoral votes

Vice President Harris has won Maine’s statewide contest, netting her two Electoral College votes, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Maine distributes its four electoral votes based on ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying: Where to watch Lionel Messi and Argentina vs. Venezuela, Brazil vs. Chile

Bolivia will face Copa America runners-up Colombia, Ecuador take on Paraguay and Uruguay will face Peru

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Three Americans among latest to be detained in Venezuela over alleged anti-government plot

Venezuela has detained five more foreigners, including three U.S. citizens, for their alleged connection to a plot to destabilize the South American country

World - ABC News - October 17

Venezuela arrests a former oil czar and accuses him of working with the US to undermine the industry

Venezuela’s top prosecutor has announced the arrest of a former oil minister and accused him of working with the U.S. government to undermine the industry that drives the country’s economy

World - ABC News - October 21

How can the candidate with most votes lose? The US electoral college explained

Every four years, electoral college members meet in all 50 states and cast their votes – here’s what to know. Even though the United States touts its status as one of the world’s leading ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Obama's comments reveal what the Democratic Party thinks about the Black electorate

Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have criticized Black men for not being excited about the Democratic Party, citing a perceived lack of support for women in politics.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

What would happen if Harris and Trump tie in the Electoral College?

The race would go to Congress, where Republicans would likely have an advantage.

Could Trump Win the Popular Vote but Lose the Electoral College?

It’s not likely, but it’s not something that can be dismissed either, recent polling suggests.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Trump’s Gains in New York City Offer Clues to a Shifting Electoral Map

A new poll adds to evidence of post-pandemic divergences and a smaller Trump edge in the Electoral College.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

DUP apology call for 'misleading electorate' over Sinn Féin talks

Lord Empey calls for an apology after revelations that members of the DUP were secretly meeting Sinn Féin.

Final recount confirms Georgia ruling party victory, says electoral commission

EU and US demand investigation as opposition and pro-European president cry foul . Officials in Georgia said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party had won its disputed election , while a ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

How the House would pick the president in the event of an Electoral College tie

Explainer: If no one gets 270 electoral votes, the House of Representative decides who wins the presidency, with each state delegation getting one vote.

WATCH: How Harris or Trump could win 270 electoral votes

ABC News’ political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling data and how former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris could win the election.

What are the swing state paths to 270 electoral votes for Harris, Trump

As the recent presidential polls show a tight race, the data indicates a few paths to victory for each candidate.

Swing state officials prepare for potential disruptions around December electors meetings

Swing state officials are weighing added security and venue changes for the Dec. 17 Electoral College meetings in the event the election results are being contested.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House

From the ground game to Nikki Haley voters, there are several variables that could pave former President Donald Trump's return to the White House next week.

Slight popular vote win for Harris could equal Electoral College victory

A winning margin of just a couple percentage points in the popular vote could translate into an Electoral College victory for Vice President Harris, a significant shift from the last two cycles ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

How Nebraska’s 'blue dot' could prove pivotal in the Electoral College

The 2nd Congressional District could also be key to Democrats' Senate hopes.

Election stays close in final weekend with a dispirited electorate: Poll

A dispirited electorate marks the end of the 2024 presidential campaign, and a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

High stakes in Pennsylvania as candidates vie for vital electoral votes

As the largest battleground prize, Pennsylvania's outcome could shape the path to the White House. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest from Philadelphia.

The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial

Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

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