Venezuela’s opposition leader says Maduro is ‘weak’ and ‘desperate’ amid crackdown
The Venezuelan opposition accused the Maduro government of "besieging" opposition figures who have taken shelter in the Argentine embassy in Caracas. The U.S. called the presence of Venezuelan police outside the embassy a violation of international law.
Venezuela’s government will investigate opposition leader Machado for supporting US House bill
Venezuela’s government has announced another investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, continuing its efforts to blame her for the economic sanctions that the United States has imposed against the South American country.
Venezuela opens investigation against opposition leader for alleged treason
Venezuelan authorities are investigating opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason after she expressed support for a US bipartisan bill that seeks to block Washington from doing business with any entity that has commercial ties with the government of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela opposition calls for mass anti-Maduro protest on Dec. 1
She said mass demonstrations would be held in Venezuela and abroad on December 1, and promised "more decisive action" ahead of January 10, when the next presidential term is set to begin. Machado claims that her party's candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia ...
Venezuela opposition calls for 'enormous' anti-Maduro protest
The top leaders of the Venezuelan opposition called Saturday for an "enormous" turnout December 1 to protest the contested reelection of President Nicolas Maduro.The authorities subsequently launched investigations of opposition leaders and called for Gonzalez Urrutia's arrest.
Colombia and Venezuela Have a Beef: Who Owns the, or Makes the Best, Arepa?
A heated and longstanding rivalry simmers between neighbors Colombia and Venezuela — not over politics, migration or even ...
Venezuela’s Maduro Summons TikTok Official Over Deadly Challenge
President Nicolás Maduro said the country’s highest court summoned TikTok officials to Venezuela over viral challenges that ...
Venezuela an early test for Trump’s dealmaking foreign policy
A return to “maximum pressure” sanctions against the government of Nicolás Maduro could increase migration and upset oil ...
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Smuggling Adapts to Reopening of Colombia-Venezuela Border
Each night at Colombia’s Cúcuta border city, illegal dirt tracks connecting the city to Venezuela become highways for ...
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Venezuela Braces for Gas Shortages as Regime Blames ‘Terrorists’
Venezuelans are bracing for severe cooking-gas shortages after a blast knocked out a plant serving almost half the country.
Biden’s Move on Venezuela Leaves Trump Little Room to Cut a Deal
It also makes Trump’s job harder, given it’s now less likely the incoming US president can cut a deal with the socialist ...
US recognizes Venezuela’s opposition candidate as president-elect months after the disputed election
The U.S. government has recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the “president-elect” of the South ...
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From Venezuela to Minnesota: Diocesan priest welcomes members of his family to US
As a youth, Father Omar Guánchez was introduced to the priesthood by Father Richard Walz, a priest of the Diocese of St.
Biden administration sets stage for ruthless escalation against Venezuela under Trump
The declaration of US-backed candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as “president-elect” of Venezuela by Secretary of State ...