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Venezuelan politics was characterized by military rule for much of its post-independence history. [13] From independence until 1956, Venezuela had 24 constitutions. [ 13 ] These constitutions were frequently established by winners after successful revolts.
The Province of Venezuela in 1656, by Sanson Nicolas. One of the first maps about Venezuela and near regions. 5 July 1811 (fragment), painting by Juan Lovera in 1811.. The history of Venezuela reflects events in areas of the Americas colonized by Spain starting 1502; amid resistance from indigenous peoples, led by Native caciques, such as Guaicaipuro and Tamanaco.
Much of Venezuela's 19th-century history was characterized by political turmoil and dictatorial rule, including the Independence leader José Antonio Páez, who gained the presidency three times and served 11 years between 1830 and 1863. This culminated in the Federal War (1859–63).
With many Venezuelans tired of politics in the country, the 1998 elections had the lowest voter turnout in Venezuelan history, with Chávez winning the presidency on 6 December 1998 with 56.4% of the popular vote. His nearest opponent was Henrique Salas Römer with about 40%.
Guaidó, the Venezuelan opposition leader, praised Duque, whose government granted temporary legal status to about 2 million Venezuelan migrants fleeing the Maduro regime, for being a “champion ...
Republic of Venezuela (1830–1999) History of Venezuela (1830–1908) Federal War (1859–63) Venezuelan crisis of 1895; Venezuelan crisis of 1902–03; History of Venezuela (1908–58) World War II; El Trienio Adeco (1945–48) History of Venezuela (1948–58) History of Venezuela (1958–99) 1958 Venezuelan coup d'état; Puntofijo Pact (1958 ...
The crisis in Venezuela has resulted in the world’s largest mass migration in recent history: More than 7.7 million people have left the country since 2014, according to the United Nations High ...
In the days leading up to the inauguration, Venezuela said it had it arrested more than 125 people – among them foreigners from several countries including the United States – who were accused ...