President Evo Morales aims for fourth term despite first-round victory appearing elusive

Guaidó’s representative makes plea as Cuba claims US starting covert plan to intervene

A workable resolution to the crisis can only be achieved by regional actors and, in particular, by Venezuelans themselves

World leaders split over power struggle in crisis-stricken South American country

Opposition leader has been backed by US president Donald Trump

Anger at brutal crackdown on protests has morphed into daily challenge to Ortega’s rule

Dozens are believed to have been wounded or arrested during unrest over social security changes

President Juan Orlando Hernandez and TV host Salvador Nasralla claim victory in vote

Clashes began after authorities closed off subway stations and main square in Caracas

Election authority denies fraud as Lenin Moreno celebrates winning presidency

President’s move on assembly seen as sign country’s ‘political system is crumbling’

Sharp drop in oil prices has left government without the means to pay for food imports

Havana meeting takes place against backdrop of street demonstrations in Caracas

Conservative daughter of jailed former president in pole position after weekend vote

Keiko Fujimori in pole position in election marked by protests and controversy

Violence attributed to tough police tactics against MS-13 and Barrio 18 street gangs