Pentagon developing military options to deter Russian, Chinese influence in Venezuela
5 years, 8 months ago

Pentagon developing military options to deter Russian, Chinese influence in Venezuela

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Pentagon is developing new military options for Venezuela aimed at deterring Russian, Cuban and Chinese influence inside the regime of President Nicolas Maduro, but stopping short of any kinetic military actions, according to a defense official familiar with the effort. And even though Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently said that “all options” remain on the table for dealing with Venezuela, several Pentagon officials continue to say there is no appetite at the Department of Defense for using US military force against the Venezuelan regime to try to force it from power. During a speech commemorating the 17th anniversary of the failed coup against the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Saturday, Maduro called on all Venezuelans who want to get in involved and defend their homeland to enlist and train with the military to reach the “new goal of 3 million members.” Pompeo: ‘All options’ available Maduro reminded the crowd that last year he set the goal of 2 million military members and said “we have accomplished our mission,” calling for the additional one million members to join and “defend our territory and borders.” Maduro said he will have a total of 3 million or more military troops by December of 2019. “When China does business in places like Latin America, it often injects corrosive capital into the economic bloodstream, giving life to corruption and eroding good governance,” Pompeo said during an April 12 speech in Chile.

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Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime
4 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime

LA Times  

With flags and voting receipts in hand, thousands of Venezuelans have taken to the streets in Caracas and worldwide to protest Nicolás Maduro’s refusal to recognize his overwhelming defeat in the presidential election a month ago. After talks with the United States in Qatar last year, Maduro’s government promised to allow free and fair elections. “Maduro spreads them between his …

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Hindustan Times  

AGUA CALIENTE, Venezuela — At a crossroads not far from a gas station overgrown with weeds, young men and women in faded green fatigues stop vehicles returning from a rally for opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ask passengers for their identifications, and inspect their cars, trucks and motorcycles. Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote …

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 …

The US is increasing its urgent military aid to Guyana as neighboring Venezuela’s threats linger
11 months ago

The US is increasing its urgent military aid to Guyana as neighboring Venezuela’s threats linger

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The U.S. government is increasing its urgent military assistance to Guyana, officials said Monday, as neighboring Venezuela threatens to seize a large part of the country’s territory it has long claimed. Confirmation of the plan came a day after the U.S. deputy national security advisor, Jon Finer, and Western Hemisphere senior director Juan González met with authorities …

US secretly spied on Venezuelan officials and President Maduro, flouting international law
11 months, 1 week ago

US secretly spied on Venezuelan officials and President Maduro, flouting international law

New Indian Express  

MIAMI: A secret memo obtained by The Associated Press details a yearslong covert operation by the US Drug Enforcement Administration that sent undercover operatives into Venezuela to surreptitiously record and build drug-trafficking cases against the country's leadership – a plan the US acknowledged from the start was arguably a violation of international law. "It is necessary to conduct this operation …

US weighs policy on Venezuela as Maduro signals flexibility
3 years, 8 months ago

US weighs policy on Venezuela as Maduro signals flexibility

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government is intensifying efforts to court the Biden administration as the new U.S. president weighs whether to risk a political backlash in Florida and ease up on sanctions seeking to isolate the socialist leader. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has described Maduro as a “brutal dictator” and vowed to continue recognizing opposition leader Juan …

NY Democrat’s ties to Maduro may help Biden unlock stalemate
3 years, 11 months ago

NY Democrat’s ties to Maduro may help Biden unlock stalemate

Associated Press  

MIAMI — It was the aftermath of a failed coup against Hugo Chávez and Rep. Gregory Meeks was lounging at the Kennedy compound on Cape Cod with a young lawmaker from Venezuela with a bushy moustache named Nicolás Maduro. “We’d have some real hard talks about what has taken place and what must take place to undo some of the …

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 …

U.S. secretly deports Venezuelans even as Trump assails their government’s abuses
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. secretly deports Venezuelans even as Trump assails their government’s abuses

LA Times  

The ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, under whom the country has descended into a humanitarian crisis, has been a focus of the Trump administration. The Trump administration secretly deported numerous Venezuelans this year, even as it sought to overthrow their country’s government because of horrific abuses of its citizens, a senior Democratic senator said Friday. law forbids the forcible …

Venezuela’s Maduro calls on UN to rally against US sanctions
4 years, 3 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro calls on UN to rally against US sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Beleaguered leader urges end to ‘coercive measures’ while opposition leader calls for ‘decisive action’ to oust Maduro. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called on the United Nations General Assembly to rally against United States sanctions imposed on his country, as well as its allies including Cuba, Nicaragua and Syria. “We must demand the cessation of all unilateral coercive measures, of …

Pompeo vows US support as he meets Venezuela’s Guaido in Colombia
4 years, 11 months ago

Pompeo vows US support as he meets Venezuela’s Guaido in Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido has met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Colombia’s capital, as he tries to shore up international support amid a power struggle with President Nicolas Maduro. “I would fully expect there will be further action that the US would take to continue to support President Guaido and the Venezuelan people,” Pompeo told journalists. …

Pompeo meets with Venezuelan opposition leader in Colombia
4 years, 11 months ago

Pompeo meets with Venezuelan opposition leader in Colombia

CNN  

CNN — Almost one year to the day after the United States recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as that country’s legitimate president, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo re-emphasized the US’ support in his first face-to-face meeting with Guaido. “For the Venezuelan people, I want you to know that your President is a great leader who wants to take your …

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 on alert as Maduro alleges Colombian plot to attack
5 years, 4 months ago

Venezuela on alert as Maduro alleges Colombian plot to attack

Al Jazeera  

Feud between the two Latin American neighbours escalates after Bogota accused Caracas of harbouring FARC rebels. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has put the military on alert ahead of exercises along the border with Colombia, accusing the neighbouring nation’s president of plotting an attack as tensions mounted between the two South American countries. “Colombia’s government doesn’t want peace,” Maduro told a …

US claims latest Venezuela sanctions put Maduro ‘on notice’
5 years, 5 months ago

US claims latest Venezuela sanctions put Maduro ‘on notice’

CNN  

Washington CNN — As the Trump administration touted the latest action in its campaign targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, his government condemned the move as “economic terrorism against the Venezuelan people.” On Monday night, President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order banning Americans from doing business with Maduro’s government and freezing its assets and associated entities unless specifically exempted. …

Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

The latest updates as the power struggle between Venezuelan President Maduro and opposition leader Guaido intensifies. Friday, May 10 Venezuela’s Maduro says ex-intel chief helped plan ‘coup’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday called his former intelligence chief Manuel Cristopher a “traitor” and said he had helped plan a military uprising called for by the opposition on April 30, which …

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 …

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó 'to ask the U.S. for help ousting Nicolás Maduro'
5 years, 8 months ago

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó 'to ask the U.S. for help ousting Nicolás Maduro'

Daily Mail  

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is considering asking the US to launch a military intervention to oust President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó,, is considering asking the US to launch a military intervention to oust President Nicolás Maduro. Friends of 14-year-old Venezuelan boy Yhoifer Hernandez cry at his funeral after he was killed during a protest against President …

Mike Pompeo says Maduro ‘is not someone who can be part of Venezuela’s future’
5 years, 8 months ago

Mike Pompeo says Maduro ‘is not someone who can be part of Venezuela’s future’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro can’t “be part of Venezuela’s future.” In an interview with ABC, Pompeo said “Maduro can’t feel good, he’s ruling for the moment, but he can’t govern.” Citing Venezuela’s “enormous poverty, enormous starvation” and lack of access to medicine for sick children, Pompeo said “this is …

US still pondering military options in Venezuela
5 years, 8 months ago

US still pondering military options in Venezuela

The Hindu  

The Trump administration ended a week of pointed but vague threats of a military response to the Venezuelan political crisis with a meeting at the Pentagon to consider its options, though there was still no sign any action was on the horizon. “He is not looking at all to get involved in Venezuela, other than he’d like to see something …

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 urges caution as Bolton and Pompeo tease a military intervention in Venezuela
5 years, 8 months ago

Trump urges caution as Bolton and Pompeo tease a military intervention in Venezuela

CNN  

Washington CNN — After US expectations were dashed this week for a transition of power in Venezuela, President Donald Trump is urging caution among senior advisers moving forward and expressing frustration that some aides are more openly teasing military intervention, according to officials familiar with the matter. Trump has long stated that “all options are on the table” when it …

US national security team, military officials meet about Venezuela
5 years, 8 months ago

US national security team, military officials meet about Venezuela

CNN  

Washington CNN — Members of President Donald Trump’s national security team and military officials met Friday morning at the Pentagon to discuss the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, national security adviser John Bolton, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, Chairman of the …

Trump admin seeking to get money to Venezuela’s Juan Guaido
5 years, 8 months ago

Trump admin seeking to get money to Venezuela’s Juan Guaido

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Trump administration is looking for ways to financially bolster Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has been recognized by the US as the country’s interim president, with an influx of cash, which could involve freeing up frozen assets or loans. Working with banks in the region to help us.” Kudlow also said the US would consider …

Pompeo says military action in Venezuela ‘possible’
5 years, 8 months ago

Pompeo says military action in Venezuela ‘possible’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated Wednesday that US military action in Venezuela is an option in the wake of this week’s violent protests, despite military officials and experts casting doubt on the prudence of such a move. “When people say all options are on the table, they literally are, but we work it as much diplomatically …

‘Operation Freedom uprising in Venezuela begins
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Operation Freedom uprising in Venezuela begins

CNN  

In his televised address Tuesday, Nicolas Maduro appeared to deny US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s claim that the Venezuelan President was planning to leave the country and head to Cuba but was convinced not to by Russia. Pompeo said in an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that Maduro’s plane was parked on the runway, and he was prepared depart …

Maduro faces Juan Guaido’s new uprising in Venezuela
5 years, 8 months ago

Maduro faces Juan Guaido’s new uprising in Venezuela

CNN  

CNN — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido made his boldest attempt yet to seize power from embattled President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday morning, announcing an uprising alongside a group of soldiers in the capital Caracas. Venezuela’s Information Minister Jorge Rodríguez called Guaido’s action an attempted “coup” on Twitter – a term which Guaido rejects – and noted that the government …

US sanctions Maduro’s foreign minister
5 years, 8 months ago

US sanctions Maduro’s foreign minister

CNN  

CNN — The United States sanctioned two individuals tied to Nicolas Maduro’s regime, including his foreign minister, on Friday – the latest effort by the Trump administration to force the Venezuelan leader to step down. The US Treasury Department designated Jorge Arreaza, the minister of foreign affairs, and Carol Bealexis Padilla de Arretureta, a judge who was, according to the …

U.S. envoy Elliott Abrams sets conditions for post-Maduro Venezuela
5 years, 8 months ago

U.S. envoy Elliott Abrams sets conditions for post-Maduro Venezuela

Associated Press  

Elliott Abrams, President Trump’s envoy on the crisis in Venezuela, on Thursday outlined three points he said must take place for the country to see its way out of the political and economic repression under socialist President Nicolas Maduro: an inclusive government, a comprehensive and professional military, and a change in the nation’s economic structure. With the Trump administration and …

Russia confirms its military personnel are in Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

Russia confirms its military personnel are in Venezuela

CNN  

Moscow CNN — Russia acknowledged Thursday that it has military personnel in Venezuela, which is facing political turmoil and a humanitarian crisis, saying the deployment is legal and does not alter the delicate balance of power in the region. Asked at the briefing by CNN how long they would be deployed, she replied that the personnel would remain in Venezuela …

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 | …

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 …

Venezuela blames 'systematic lies about reality' for US decision to pull diplomats from country
5 years, 9 months ago

Venezuela blames 'systematic lies about reality' for US decision to pull diplomats from country

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US says it …

U.S. to pull all remaining diplomatic staff from Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

U.S. to pull all remaining diplomatic staff from Venezuela

The Hindu  

The United States will withdraw all remaining diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Caracas as the crisis in Venezuela deepens, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. The move worsens already tattered relations, with President Donald Trump having said he rules out no options including military intervention to oust President Nicolas Maduro, even as Washington monitors rapidly unfolding events in …

Mike Pompeo: ‘Constraint’ on Venezuela action lifted
5 years, 9 months ago

Mike Pompeo: ‘Constraint’ on Venezuela action lifted

CNN  

CNN — The US will soon impose new sanctions and visa revocations against the regime of embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pulled remaining US diplomats from the country and hinted that other, perhaps more muscular, measures are under consideration. Elliott Abrams, the US special envoy for Venezuela, wouldn’t elaborate on the secretary’s comment about …

Starving Venezuelans may lack strength to continue anti-Maduro fight, lawmakers warned
5 years, 10 months ago

Starving Venezuelans may lack strength to continue anti-Maduro fight, lawmakers warned

CNN  

Washington CNN — Six weeks after Juan Guaido declared himself Venezuela’s President, US lawmakers are wrestling with the possibility that momentum behind his political movement could stall and the question of how to respond as the crisis ripples regionwide. “There is actually widespread starvation.” ‘Hurting stalemate’ Embattled President Nicolas Maduro shows no signs of losing the critical support of elites …

US ramps up pressure on Maduro with fresh sanctions
5 years, 10 months ago

US ramps up pressure on Maduro with fresh sanctions

Al Jazeera  

US announces sanctions on four state governors, asks Latin American countries to step up pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro. Bogota, Colombia – US Vice President Mike Pence announced fresh US sanctions against allies of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday, after meeting with Latin American leaders including Venezuela’s self-declared interim president Juan Guaido in Colombia. 190225070314549 “Effective today, the United States …

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 …

Mike Pence says ‘it’s time’ for action against Maduro
5 years, 10 months ago

Mike Pence says ‘it’s time’ for action against Maduro

CNN  

Washington CNN — Vice President Mike Pence said the US will impose additional sanctions on Venezuelan leaders and pledged more aid to the region as he called on nations to do more to confront embattled President Nicolas Maduro’s government. “There can be no bystanders in Venezuela’s struggle for freedom.” “Nicolas Maduro is a usurper with no legitimate claim to power, …

Mike Pompeo says more sanctions on Venezuela to come
5 years, 10 months ago

Mike Pompeo says more sanctions on Venezuela to come

CNN  

CNN — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the United States would take further action to pressure embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after several people were killed in clashes with the country’s military blocking humanitarian aid from entering the country. “I think we’ll find other ways to make sure that food gets to the people who need it, and …

Support Juan Guaido or lose everything, Donald Trump tells Venezuelan military after Nicolas Maduro refuses to allow humanitarian aid
5 years, 10 months ago

Support Juan Guaido or lose everything, Donald Trump tells Venezuelan military after Nicolas Maduro refuses to allow humanitarian aid

Firstpost  

US president Donald Trump urged Venezuela’s military Monday to accept opposition leader Juan Guaido’s amnesty offer, or stand to “lose everything,” as a crisis deepened over President Nicolas Maduro’s refusal to let in desperately needed humanitarian aid. Miami: US president Donald Trump urged Venezuela’s military Monday to accept opposition leader Juan Guaido’s amnesty offer, or stand to “lose everything,” as …

Venezuela crisis: Donald Trump slams Nicolas Maduro for blocking aid, says US hasn't ruled out 'military option'
5 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela crisis: Donald Trump slams Nicolas Maduro for blocking aid, says US hasn't ruled out 'military option'

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump warned Venezuela on Wednesday that “all options” are on the table and demanded that far left leader Nicolas Maduro unblock US aid shipments to the country. Washington: President Donald Trump warned Venezuela on Wednesday that “all options” are on the table and demanded that far left leader Nicolas Maduro unblock US aid shipments to the country. …

US seeks UN draft resolution calling for Venezuela elections
5 years, 11 months ago

US seeks UN draft resolution calling for Venezuela elections

The Hindu  

The United States has presented a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council calling for international aid deliveries and a presidential vote in Venezuela, triggering a Russian counter-proposal. The text, a copy of which was obtained by AFP on Saturday, expresses “full support for the National Assembly as the only democratically elected institution in Venezuela.” The legislative body's chairman, …

United States in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections from Nicolas Maduro
5 years, 11 months ago

United States in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections from Nicolas Maduro

ABC  

The United States is holding direct communications with members of Venezuela's military urging them to abandon leader Nicolas Maduro, a senior White House official said. Key points: Winning over the support of the military is critical in toppling Nicolas Maduro's regime The US has not ruled out imposing further sanctions on Maduro "to accept a legitimate democratic transition." Self-declared president …

Venezuela and Cuba face Cold War-style calls from Trump
5 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela and Cuba face Cold War-style calls from Trump

CNN  

CNN — When Barack Obama traveled to Cuba in 2016, he vowed to reshape relations not just with the Communist-run island but with all of Latin America. If the US again gets into the regime-change business in Latin America and pushes Maduro out, it could galvanize the region and lead to cries once more of, “Yankee go home.” ‘America will …

Venezuela: Juan Guaido will open up oil deals to foreign private companies, opposition leader’s US envoy says
5 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela: Juan Guaido will open up oil deals to foreign private companies, opposition leader’s US envoy says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Venezuela’s government-in-waiting will allow …

Sending military to Venezuela is an option, says Donald Trump
5 years, 11 months ago

Sending military to Venezuela is an option, says Donald Trump

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump said that sending the military to Venezuela was “an option” and that he had turned down President Nicolás Maduro’s request for a meeting. Mr. Trump said Mr. Maduro requested a meeting months ago and he turned down the Venezuela leader. “So, I think the process is playing out — very, very big tremendous protests.” Pressure on …

The military may hold the cards in Venezuela’s leadership crisis
5 years, 11 months ago

The military may hold the cards in Venezuela’s leadership crisis

LA Times  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has long known that the armed forces hold the key to his continued tenure in office. “If Venezuela wants a future, peace and democracy, we have to preserve the strength and union of the Bolivarian national armed forces.” A Russian-made Venezuelan air force Sukhoi jet fighter takes part in a July 2017 military parade in Caracas. …

Donald Trump: Sending US troops to Venezuela ‘an option’
5 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump: Sending US troops to Venezuela ‘an option’

Al Jazeera  

US president intensifies pressure on socialist leader Nicolas Maduro to hand over power to opposition leader Guaido. But certainly, it’s something that’s on the – it’s an option,” Trump said on CBS’s Face the Nation programme on Sunday when asked if he would use the American forces during Venezuela’s crisis. “If you talk about democracy – it’s really democracy in …

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