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PUT UP YOUR DUKES

Musk: Yes, I’ll Fight Venezuelan Prez Maduro on National TV

The tech mogul has been claiming for days that Venezuela’s election was fraudulent, irking the controversial South American leader, who is often described as an autocrat.

Josh Fiallo

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‘MURDER FOR HIRE’

U.S. Judge Awards $73M for Venezuelan Official’s Death

Fernando Albán fell to his death after leaving New York in 2018.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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DEATH OF DEMOCRACY

Capturing Venezuela’s Descent Into Socialist Hell

The new HBO documentary “A La Calle” provides an up-close-and-personal look at Venezuela’s ugly reality under the rule of socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro.

Nick Schager

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THE DEVIL YOU KNOW

The Pro-Democracy Rebels Who Want Trump Back

Venezuela’s opposition, who are desperate to oust Nicolás Maduro’s autocratic regime, don’t think Biden is tough enough.

Eduard Freisler

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DICTATORS

Maduro Is More Powerful Than Ever as Venezuela Collapses

People used to openly curse Maduro’s name on the streets of Caracas. But Venezuela’s leader has now crushed the opposition and moves to silence dissent.

Eduard Freisler

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PLOT THICKENS

Botched Venezuela Coup Was Supported by Trump Admin: Suit

An organizer of the ill-fated attempt to overthrow Maduro claims it was planned at various Trump properties and was chosen over a $500 million plan from Erik Prince.

Rachel Olding

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NOT MY PRESIDENT

U.K. Blocks Maduro From Accessing $1bn of Venezuelan Gold

Maduro can’t get the gold after a court ruled that the U.K. doesn’t recognize him as president.

Jamie Ross

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SHIPS IN THE NIGHT

Iranian Tankers Arrive in Venezuela Despite the U.S. Navy

Maduro has built a byzantine network of allies—notably Iran and Russia, but also shady gold traders and sympathetic shipping tycoons—to come to his rescue.

Ingrid Arnesen

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BOUNTY HUNTERS?

Trump Inspired the Dumbest Damned Coup Plot in LatAm History

Gringo adventurers have been trying to pull off South American coups for about 200 years—and failing miserably. But the survivors of this op are in their own class of stupid.

Jeremy Kryt

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‘PLAYING RAMBO’

Venezuela Jails Two Americans for Alleged Invasion Attempt

President Nicolás Maduro claims that a group of “terrorists” coordinated with Washington in an attempt to assassinate him.

Jamie Ross

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NOT AGAIN

Navy Ship Sent to Venezuela by Trump Admin Is Hit With COVID

At least a dozen sailors have contracted coronavirus aboard the USS Kidd, which was deployed to the Caribbean on a counter-narcotics mission.

Rachel Olding

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