Genevieve Glatsky

After facing down the general who tried to oust him, President Luis Arce is battling a more formidable figure, Evo Morales, a former president who wants to reclaim power.

The general declared he was leading an effort to “re-establish democracy,” but he and other members of the armed forces later pulled back after trying to storm the presidential palace.

Four former officials in the government of President Nicolás Maduro describe his options between now and an election that could remove him from power — or solidify his grip.

The public works minister said the power outage had been caused by the failure of a key transmission line. Within hours, power had begun to be restored to the nation of 18 million.

Press freedom groups say the investigation of Gustavo Gorriti, a noted Peruvian journalist, is politically motivated and part of a growing campaign against the news media.

Officials rescinded an invitation to E.U. observers for the presidential vote in July, in another sign that Nicolás Maduro is unlikely to cede power regardless of the result.

Government officials say the regulation was intended to expand mental health care access for transgender people. Activists say it will increase discrimination.

Venezuela’s election features an opposition candidate with a slim, if improbable, chance of defeating the country’s long-ruling authoritarian leader.

President Nicolás Maduro has held on to power by holding sham elections. In July he will run again, but would he willingly cede power?

The program is one way President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is trying portray himself and his allies as joyful, colorful characters determined to save the nation.