Nicolás Maduro is sworn in for a third six-year term as President of Venezuela in Caracas. The ceremony takes place under heavy security measures with the opposition boycotting and protesting the ceremony while continuing to insist that the legitimate president-elect is Edmundo González Urrutia. Many countries and international organizations also consider the election to be fraudulent. 2025-01-10
The Venezuelan government releases 103 prisoners who were arrested during the protests against the results of the disputed presidential election in July. 2024-12-12
The United States imposes sanctions on 21 Venezuelan officials, including information minister Freddy Ñáñez and planning minister Ricardo Menéndez, for suppressing the protests against the results of the presidential election in July. 2024-11-27
The United States announces it recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González as the President-elect following the presidential election in July. 2024-11-19
Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, and US President Joe Biden call for new elections in Venezuela. 2024-08-15
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suspends the X social network in Venezuela for 10 days, accusing X's owner Elon Musk of promoting hatred. 2024-08-9
At least one person is killed as protests occur throughout Venezuela due to the disputed election results. 2024-07-29