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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 lost, has only made matters worse.
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
Venezuela's government has intensified use of the "harshest and most violent" tools of repression in the wake of a disputed election, U.N. experts say.
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
Long-term tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have escalated after U.S. authorities seized a luxury jet used by Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
The U.S. seized a plane used by Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, and flew it to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The jet was allegedly illegally purchased and taken out of the U.S. in violation of sanctions. The seizure comes as Venezuela is still reeling from disputed elections earlier this year.
The U.S. has seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over alleged sanctions violations. The jet in question has been transported from the Dominican Republic to Florida. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from Fort Lauderdale.
The Justice Department says the U.S. seized a plane purchased through shell companies that has been in use by Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
The U.S. has recognized Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of last weekend's presidential election, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano examines what the acknowledgment means for Maduro and Venezuela.
The U.S. government says it recognizes opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement there was overwhelming evidence González won, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
2024 is the biggest global election year in modern history, with at least 64 elections affecting roughly four billion people. The year is now more than halfway over, and some trends are emerging. Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, interim president at Freedom House, joins CBS News to discuss.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asked the country's supreme court to complete an audit of the weekend's highly contested presidential election. However, the court's close ties to Maduro have some questioning how transparent and legitimate the review would be. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest from Caracas.
Thousands of people across Venezuela have taken to the streets to protest President Nicolás Maduro's disputed election victory. Officials in the U.S. have joined several other countries in calling for transparency and the release of the voting results. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from the Venezuelan capital of Caracas.
Protesters again took to the streets in Venezuela, demonstrating against the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro. Lilia Luciano reports.
Violent protests erupted in Venezuela as some voters say incumbent President Nicolás Maduro's claimed victory is the result of a rigged election. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
New unrest is expected in Venezuela as the country's military backs President Nicolás Maduro after a disputed election.
Violent protests are gripping Venezuela over allegations that Sunday's presidential election was stolen by the country's authoritarian leader, Nicolas Maduro. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Voters in Venezuela are taking to the streets, claiming their voices were suppressed during the presidential election over the weekend. Ryan Berg, head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to unpack the situation.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has claimed victory in the country's election, saying he secured a third term. But thousands have taken to the streets to protest as the opposition says exit polls showed them winning in a landslide. Lilia Luciano reports.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is decrying the results of the election that authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro has claimed he won. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down why supporters of both parties are claiming victory.
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's authoritarian leader, was declared the winner in the country's presidential election Sunday, a result that Maria Corina Machado, the opposition leader, rejects. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports from Caracas.
Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela's presidential election Sunday, but his opponents immediately disputed the results, claiming a landslide win.
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.
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.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
In many key states in the 2024 election, it may take a while to know who has won — and much longer to get official, certified results.
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch for parts of Cuba as Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Donald Trump is still a billionaire, but his net worth has fluctuated sharply this year along with the value of one of his main investments.
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been vying to gain Black voters' support as Election Day 2024 unfolds.
Former President Donald Trump has mischaracterized investigations into a number of voter registration applications in Pennsylvania.
Wave of online ticket thefts targets Taylor Swift fans. ""The tickets are gone — gone. It was devastating," one consumer said.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but hasn't allowed a raise in 15 years.
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.
From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus was a Republican donor and supporter of former President Donald Trump.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but hasn't allowed a raise in 15 years.
From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.
Wave of online ticket thefts targets Taylor Swift fans. ""The tickets are gone — gone. It was devastating," one consumer said.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but hasn't allowed a raise in 15 years.
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
North Korea and its partner Russia say Kim Jong Un's U.N. resolution-breaking missile tests are a justified reaction to U.S. military provocations.
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims by four women of being sexually assaulted or raped by Russell Brand between 2006 and 2013.
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Many voters in Michigan, a key batteground state in the 2024 presidential election, are weighing labor issues, the economy and Israel's war in the Gaza Strip as they cast their Election Day ballot. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more on why people are voting.
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, for Election Day 2024. After voting, Trump spoke to reporters and said he felt very confident about his race with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Powering up is something most of us take for granted, but millions of people in Africa live without access to electricity. A U.S. company is working to change that with an innovation that's up for Prince Williams' 2024 Earthshot Prize, awards that highlight climate solutions. CBS News' Sarah Carter reports from South Africa.
The race for the White House is at the top of the ticket this Election Day, but down-ballot congressional races could have a profound impact on the future of the country as well. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has a look at some of the Senate and House contests that we're keeping an eye on.
The runup to 2024's Election Day has seen several shocking events that will likely dot history books for generations. CBS News' Lana Zak has a look back at how we got here and Laura Davidson, politics editor for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss what happens next.