opposition leaders

Trump welcomes Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado to a closed-door meeting

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Trump welcomes Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado to a closed-door meeting

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado traveled to Washington, DC, to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House, following the kidnapping of her political opponent, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Thursday’s meeting was the first time the two leaders met face to face. But the visit was an unusually subdued one for Trump, … Read more

Guinea votes in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader expected to win

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Guinea votes in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader expected to win

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guineans are voting Sunday to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup, as analysts say a weakened opposition will result in a likely victory for junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya. Sunday’s election is the culmination of a transition process that began four years ago after … Read more