Skipping UNGA, Putin and Maduro hold talks in Russia
5 years, 3 months ago

Skipping UNGA, Putin and Maduro hold talks in Russia

Al Jazeera  

Venezuelan president heads to Moscow for talks with Russian counterpart, a key ally in his country’s political crisis. Putin reiterated his support for Maduro’s government, but also highlighted the importance of dialogue between the government and the “opposition forces”. Venezuela has been mired in a deep political crisis since January, when opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president, arguing Maduro’s re-election in May 2018 was illegitimate. Over the summer, Moscow said it wanted to continue “facilitat the development of Venezuela’s military potential”, while the two countries signed an agreement allowing Russia to send military ships to Venezuela. Earlier in September, Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for Russia’s foreign ministry, called on all states “with influence” to “refrain from unilateral steps and to facilitate inter-Venezuelan talks … and inclusive dialogue in strict agreement with the constitution”.

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Venezuela’s opposition coalition welcomes President Maduro’s plan to jumpstart dialogue with the US
6 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela’s opposition coalition welcomes President Maduro’s plan to jumpstart dialogue with the US

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition on Tuesday welcomed President Nicolas Maduro’s announcement the day before about his intentions to jumpstart negotiations with the United States this week. Maduro has held parallel talks with the Biden administration and the opposition coalition for about two years, seeking to rid Venezuela of economic sanctions that cut off the oil-dependent country from …

Nicolas Maduro announces resumption of dialogue with US gov't
6 months, 1 week ago

Nicolas Maduro announces resumption of dialogue with US gov't

China Daily  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro CARACAS - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced Monday night that his government will resume direct dialogue with the US authorities, aiming to enhance the bilateral relationship and promote joint political agreements. In a televised address, the president conveyed his acceptance of the US government's proposal to resume direct dialogues, which he said would resume on Wednesday. …

Nicolas Maduro announces resumption of dialogue with US gov't
6 months, 1 week ago

Nicolas Maduro announces resumption of dialogue with US gov't

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-02 10:07 Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro CARACAS - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced Monday night that his government will resume direct dialogue with the US authorities, aiming to enhance the bilateral relationship and promote joint political agreements. In a televised address, the president conveyed his acceptance of the US government's proposal to resume direct dialogues, which he …

Russian foreign minister visits Caracas and reaffirms support of Venezuela’s Maduro
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian foreign minister visits Caracas and reaffirms support of Venezuela’s Maduro

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Tuesday his government’s support for the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, expressing commitment to strategic cooperation in numerous sectors, including technology, energy and culture, during an hourslong visit to the South American country. Lavrov’s meetings with Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and Foreign Minister Yván Gil in the capital, Caracas, took …

Venezuelan government, opposition to resume political talks
2 years, 1 month ago

Venezuelan government, opposition to resume political talks

Al Jazeera  

Discussions in Mexico on Saturday to touch on humanitarian aid, US authorisation for Chevron to operate in Venezuela. Venezuela’s government and opposition will resume political talks on Saturday, Norway’s foreign ministry has confirmed, as negotiations aimed at finding a way out of the country’s complex crisis were stalled for more than a year. “We are convinced that this social agreement …

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, US confirm talks amid Russia crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, US confirm talks amid Russia crisis

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro says he has agreed on an agenda for future talks with United States officials after meeting a delegation from Washington over the weekend, the first high-level discussions between the two countries in years. “Last Saturday night a delegation from the government of the United States of America arrived in Venezuela, I received it here at the …

Venezuela government signals ‘partial agreements’ at Mexico talks
3 years, 4 months ago

Venezuela government signals ‘partial agreements’ at Mexico talks

Al Jazeera  

President Maduro hopes Mexico City talks will help ease global sanctions while the opposition wants guarantees of free and fair regional elections. A top Venezuelan official says talks between the government and the opposition aimed at resolving the country’s longstanding political crisis have yielded “partial agreements”. The opposition is hoping to use the talks being held in Mexico City to …

Venezuela government, opposition launch talks in Mexico
3 years, 4 months ago

Venezuela government, opposition launch talks in Mexico

Al Jazeera  

Representatives of the two sides sign an agreement on Friday in Mexico City, officially inaugurating start of dialogue mediated by Norway. Venezuelan government and opposition members are starting talks in Mexico City to seek elusive consensus on how to overcome the economic and social crises gripping the country, according to the AFP news agency. For its part, the opposition in …

Maduro hopes to resume ‘decent’ dialogue with US after Biden win
4 years, 2 months ago

Maduro hopes to resume ‘decent’ dialogue with US after Biden win

Al Jazeera  

The United States has led international pressure to force Venezuela’s socialist leader from power, backing rival Guaido and imposing sanctions. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday that he would work to resume “decent, sincere” political dialogue with the United States, a country with which his government maintains tense relations, once Joe Biden assumes the presidency in January. “In time …

Venezuela’s Juan Guaido says he would not talk with Nicolas Maduro
4 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela’s Juan Guaido says he would not talk with Nicolas Maduro

CNN  

London CNN — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has said that he would not engage in dialogue with Nicolas Maduro, despite the embattled president’s recent overture to sit down with his political rival. He added: “We are asking for something simple: fair, free presidential elections.” The US has been a big supporter of Guaido’s fight, applying its own pressure on …

Rubio urges Trump to avoid Maduro as stalemate drags on
5 years ago

Rubio urges Trump to avoid Maduro as stalemate drags on

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Sen. Marco Rubio on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to stay the course in Venezuela and reject the temptation to engage directly with Nicolas Maduro as the embattled socialist rides out growing international condemnation and punishing U.S. sanctions. The Florida Republican has been a strong supporter of the Trump administration’s policy toward Venezuela and its recognition of opposition …

Venezuela talks to resume this week: Opposition envoy
5 years, 5 months ago

Venezuela talks to resume this week: Opposition envoy

Al Jazeera  

Without offering detials, opposition envoy says talks between Guaido and Maduro representatives will resume this week. A diplomat who represents Venezuela‘s opposition leader in Washington, DC, said on Tuesday talks on ending the political impasse in the South American country will resume again this week. Carlos Vecchio, who represents opposition leader Juan Guaido, did not give a day or location …

Venezuela’s Guaidó promises to persevere despite crackdown
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela’s Guaidó promises to persevere despite crackdown

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is looking to jumpstart his movement to oust Nicolas Maduro in the wake of last week’s failed military uprising, promising to persevere in the face of a deepening crackdown. In an interview Friday with The Associated Press, Guaidó reiterated his willingness to consider inviting foreign troops to force Maduro from power, echoing …

Venezuela crisis: Top diplomats of Russia, US likely to meet on 6 May amid mounting civil unrest in South American country
5 years, 8 months ago

Venezuela crisis: Top diplomats of Russia, US likely to meet on 6 May amid mounting civil unrest in South American country

Firstpost  

The development holds prominence as Russia and the US have taken diametrically opposed stands in Venezuela’s political crisis that was heightened after country’s opposition leader Juan Guaido called for a military uprising against President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday. Moscow: Amid mounting political and civil unrest in Venezuela, US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo is likely to meet Russian Foreign …

Trump tells Russia to get its troops out of Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump tells Russia to get its troops out of Venezuela

Al Jazeera  

US president makes demand while hosting Fabiana Rosales, wife of opposition leader Juan Guaido, at the White House. Russia and China have backed President Nicolas Maduro, while the United States and most Western countries support opposition leader Juan Guaido. It’s only up to the people of Venezuela and its only legitimate President Nicolas Maduro,” Polyanskiy said on Twitter. #AHORA | …

Donald Trump says ‘Russia has to get out’ of Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

Donald Trump says ‘Russia has to get out’ of Venezuela

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Russia to “get out” of Venezuela following recent reports of Russian planes arriving in the country. All options are open … all options are open.” Trump’s stance against Russia’s involvement in Venezuela comes against the backdrop of his repeated defense of Russia in other settings – including believing Russian President …

US, Russia divided on Venezuela after talks in Rome
5 years, 9 months ago

US, Russia divided on Venezuela after talks in Rome

Associated Press  

ROME — Russia and the United States remain split on how to resolve the crisis in Venezuela, officials from both powers said Tuesday after talks in Rome. Elliott Abrams, the Trump administration’s special envoy to Venezuela, met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov to discuss the situation in the Latin American country. Russia backs Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and …

Russia vows more support for Maduro, including aid
5 years, 10 months ago

Russia vows more support for Maduro, including aid

The Hindu  

Russia on Friday vowed to maintain support for the embattled regime of its Venezuelan “friend” President Nicolas Maduro, including with humanitarian aid supplies. During talks with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said President Vladimir Putin expressed “support and solidarity for his colleague and friend” Mr. Maduro in the country’s political standoff with the …

Mike Pence to discuss ways to oust President Nicolas Maduro with Venezuelan Opposition; US avoids talk of military action
5 years, 10 months ago

Mike Pence to discuss ways to oust President Nicolas Maduro with Venezuelan Opposition; US avoids talk of military action

Firstpost  

The US is planning new ways to pressure Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro to give up power to provide assistance to people after a failed effort to deliver aid Washington: The United States is planning new ways to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to give up power and other means to provide assistance to the people of the economically devastated South American …

Venezuela’s Guaido turns down international mediators ahead of more protests
5 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela’s Guaido turns down international mediators ahead of more protests

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela’s self-declared interim president Juan Guaido has declined offers from the presidents of Mexico and Uruguay to mediate talks with embattled President Nicolas Maduro as the country braces for massive protests on Saturday. The leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly declared himself acting president of Venezuela last week, invoking a constitutional rule to open a rare challenge to …

Venezuela isn’t Syria: Why the US shouldn’t overreact to Putin’s bluff
5 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela isn’t Syria: Why the US shouldn’t overreact to Putin’s bluff

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Brian Fonseca is director of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University’s Steven J. Frank O. Mora Courtesy of Frank O. Mora Putin has much to gain from this move: Venezuela under Maduro gives him an opportunity to flex Russia’s muscles and needle the US in the Western Hemisphere, while affording economic inroads …

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offers talks with Opposition
5 years, 11 months ago

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offers talks with Opposition

The Hindu  

More than a week into a standoff with the Opposition, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Wednesday that he is willing to negotiate. Violent street demonstrations erupted last week after Opposition leader Juan Guaido during a major opposition rally in Caracas declared that he had assumed presidential powers under the constitution and planned to hold fresh elections to end Maduro’s …

Maduro rejects Europe’s call to hold fresh election
5 years, 11 months ago

Maduro rejects Europe’s call to hold fresh election

The Hindu  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rejected an international ultimatum to call elections within eight days and said Opposition leader Juan Guaido had violated the Constitution by declaring himself the interim leader. Israel on Sunday joined a growing list of countries led by the United States that back Mr. Guaido’s claim to the presidency on the basis that Mr. Maduro’s second-term election …

Venezuela's 'interim president' urges military to defect amid promise of possible amnesty for Nicolas Maduro
5 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela's 'interim president' urges military to defect amid promise of possible amnesty for Nicolas Maduro

The Telegraph  

Venezuela’s self-proclaimed “interim president” has appealed to the country’s military to abandon President Nicolas Maduro and join his side, asking citizens to “extend a hand of friendship” to soldiers to convince them to defect. Juan Guaido, the 35-year-old head of the opposition-controlled national assembly, called for massive protests next week at an open-air press conference in Caracas, interrupted by frequent …

Russia, Turkey, China denounce US interference in Venezuela
5 years, 11 months ago

Russia, Turkey, China denounce US interference in Venezuela

Al Jazeera  

The world powers voice support for Nicolas Maduro after US declares he’s no longer the country’s president. “We are with you,” Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Maduro in a telephone call, according to his spokesman Ibrahim Kalin. Everyone has to respect the result of the ballot boxes.” Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu later told news channel A Haber it …

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