Venezuela’s Guaido defies travel ban, heads to Colombia
4 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela’s Guaido defies travel ban, heads to Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Opposition leader arrives in Bogota, where he is expected to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has defied a travel ban to head to Colombia, where he is expected to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as he seeks to boost support amid a power struggle with President Nicolas Maduro. Recognised as Venezuela’s legitimate president by more than 50 countries, including the United States, Guaido had not left the country since February 2019, when he also defied the court-imposed ban to travel to Colombia. Pompeo, who is scheduled to arrive in the Colombian capital, Bogota, on Monday at the start of a Latin American tour, said Guaido was “the duly elected leader of Venezuela”. Guaido has been barred from leaving Venezuela since proclaiming himself acting president a year ago and declared Maduro a “usurper” who had secured re-election in a 2018 vote widely considered fraudulent.

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Venezuelan President Maduro to be sworn in again despite serious doubts over election results
1 hour, 56 minutes ago

Venezuelan President Maduro to be sworn in again despite serious doubts over election results

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — President Nicolás Maduro will extend his increasingly repressive rule over Venezuela until 2031 when he is sworn in on Friday, despite credible evidence that his opponent won the latest election and following protests against his plan to serve a third six-year term. The opposition, meanwhile, collected tally sheets from more than 80% of electronic voting machines, posted …

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
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1 day, 7 hours ago

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

India Today  

MIAMI: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country’s packed prisons. For senior foreign policy roles in his administration, Trump has picked several architects of the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued during his first term when he tried to …

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy
1 day, 11 hours ago

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday, while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country’s packed prisons. Maduro congratulated Trump after his victory in November and called for a fresh start in relations with the U.S. Venezuela’s state-owned oil company contributed $500,000 to Trump’s …

How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it’s his turn to rule
1 day, 15 hours ago

How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it’s his turn to rule

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of Venezuelans. A wanted poster of Venezuela’s opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez covers a column at the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, near Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The coalition of main opposition …

Tensions mount in Venezuela ahead of Maduro’s presidential swearing-in
2 days ago

Tensions mount in Venezuela ahead of Maduro’s presidential swearing-in

The Hindu  

Venezuela’s embattled Opposition on Monday vowed to overcome “fear” and thwart President Nicolas Maduro’s plans to be sworn in for another term, with defiant leaders renewing calls for mass protests and visiting the White House to rally international support. White House visit Ex-diplomat Gonzalez Urrutia, 75, visited the White House early on Monday, meeting outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden in …

Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas
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3 days, 7 hours ago

Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas

LA Times  

Edmundo Gonzalez, who represented Venezuela’s main opposition coalition in the July presidential election, addresses a gathering of supporters outside of the Organization of American States on Monday in Washington. Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election, said Tuesday that his son-in-law was kidnapped in Venezuela’s capital. González said his …

Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
4 days, 7 hours ago

Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela’s exiled opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has urged the Venezuelan military to recognize him as their commander-in-chief and “put an end to the leadership” of President Nicolás Maduro, whose government is resisting calls to give up power. On Monday, Maduro’s minister of internal affairs claimed Venezuela had arrested over 100 people from several countries including the US …

Venezuelan opposition leader urges supporters to demonstrate to force Maduro to leave office
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4 days, 12 hours ago

Venezuelan opposition leader urges supporters to demonstrate to force Maduro to leave office

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Sunday urged supporters to demonstrate across the country, saying in a video message that President Nicolás Maduro will not step down on his own and they “must make him leave.” Machado instructed supporters to demonstrate Thursday, the day before Venezuela’s next presidential term is set to begin. Opposition leader Maria …

Edmundo González says he won Venezuela’s presidential election. Now he’s returning to South America as Maduro prepares for inauguration
1 week ago

Edmundo González says he won Venezuela’s presidential election. Now he’s returning to South America as Maduro prepares for inauguration

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela’s exiled former presidential candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, returns to South America Friday in a show of defiance as Caracas prepares to inaugurate current President Nicolas Maduro, who has been in office since 2013. Milei has been a vocal critic of the Venezuelan regime, calling Maduro a “criminal” after Venezuela expelled Argentina’s diplomats in the aftermath of the …

Venezuela accuses an Argentine officer of terrorism as relations deteriorate
1 week, 6 days ago

Venezuela accuses an Argentine officer of terrorism as relations deteriorate

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — An Argentine military officer who was arrested in Venezuela earlier this month has been charged with terrorism, Venezuela’s attorney general said Friday. In a statement published on Instagram, Attorney General Tarek William Saab accused the officer, Nahuel Gallo, of “being part of a group of people who tried to commit destabilizing and terrorist acts with the support …

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration

NPR  

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration The winner of Venezuela's presidential election this summer was forced into exile. JOHN OTIS, BYLINE: Voter tally sheets from the July election show that Gonzalez trounced Maduro by a 2-to-1 margin. OTIS: Even so, Maduro's blowout loss and clumsy electoral theft were deeply embarrassing for the ruling Socialist Party, which …

Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever'
1 month, 1 week ago

Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever'

NPR  

Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever' toggle caption Juan Barreto/AFP María Corina Machado leads the political opposition in Venezuela, and for months, she has done so while in hiding. Maduro's government also threatened Machado, but she says she is determined to stay in Venezuela. Sponsor Message Kelly: Let me turn you to a development this month: U.S. …

US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect

Al Jazeera  

US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government’s claims of victory in contested July election. The United States has recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s rightful president-elect, following a July election in which President Nicolas Maduro was accused by his domestic opponents of falsely claiming victory. “The Venezuelan people spoke resoundingly on July 28 and made …

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela
4 months, 4 weeks ago

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela

LA Times  

Previous efforts to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have failed. The Biden administration is treading a thin line as it attempts to usher Venezuela’s dictator out of office without falling into the costly traps that vexed previous U.S. governments and angered Latin American allies. “We would hope to see all parties take the steps that we have done,” State Department …

Venezuela's opposition backs unknown former diplomat in latest gambit to unseat Maduro
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela's opposition backs unknown former diplomat in latest gambit to unseat Maduro

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Venezuela's opposition is rallying behind …

Efforts to squelch democracy in Venezuela are increasing, U.N. rights experts say
1 year, 3 months ago

Efforts to squelch democracy in Venezuela are increasing, U.N. rights experts say

LA Times  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, shown at the presidential palace in Caracas last month, is up for reelection next year. A U.N.-backed panel investigating human rights violations in Venezuela said Wednesday that the South American country’s government has intensified efforts to curtail democratic freedoms with threats, surveillance and harassment as President Nicolás Maduro faces a reelection contest next year. Tappatá Valdez …

Colombia hosts international conference to discuss Venezuela
1 year, 8 months ago

Colombia hosts international conference to discuss Venezuela

Al Jazeera  

President Gustavo Petro calls on leaders from 19 countries and the EU to ‘rebuild the path of peace’ in Latin America. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has hosted world leaders in Bogotá for a one-day conference to discuss the political situation in Venezuela, where critics accuse the administration of Nicolás Maduro of stifling opposition. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Spain, the United …

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido expelled from Colombia
1 year, 8 months ago

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido expelled from Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Juan Guaido says he was expelled hours after he arrived. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido says he was expelled from Colombia hours after he arrived in Bogota to try to meet participants of an international conference to discuss his country’s political crisis. Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva earlier said Guaido’s visit could face obstacles because “he entered in an inappropriate way, …

Venezuela opposition figure Guaido in Colombia ahead of summit
1 year, 8 months ago

Venezuela opposition figure Guaido in Colombia ahead of summit

Al Jazeera  

Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaido says he has travelled to Colombia, a day before a meeting organised by Colombian President Gustavo Petro seeking to find a way out of the longstanding political crisis in Venezuela. In a statement on Monday, Guaido said he had crossed into Colombia “on foot” and intended to request meetings with international delegates attending Tuesday’s summit …

U.S. looks for opportunity in demise of Guaidó, whom it recognized as ‘interim president’ of Venezuela
2 years ago

U.S. looks for opportunity in demise of Guaidó, whom it recognized as ‘interim president’ of Venezuela

LA Times  

Juan Guaidó had the backing of the U.S. and other nations in his claim to Venezuela’s presidency, but he proved unable to unseat Nicolás Maduro. But for the last year, it has not made sense.” Guaidó, at the time a minor opposition figure who was elected head of the National Assembly, declared himself the legitimate president of Venezuela in January …

Venezuelan opposition strips Juan Guaidó of ‘presidential’ role
2 years ago

Venezuelan opposition strips Juan Guaidó of ‘presidential’ role

LA Times  

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó speaks in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sept. 16. For three years, Juan Guaidó led the Venezuelan opposition’s efforts to bring about new elections and remove President Nicolás Maduro. “We haven’t been able to come up with a unanimous decision, but we need to look for new strategies.” Daniel Varnagy, a political science professor at Simon Bolivar University …

Is West’s opposition to rule by Venezuela’s Maduro fragmenting?
2 years ago

Is West’s opposition to rule by Venezuela’s Maduro fragmenting?

Al Jazeera  

Opposition rejects the Western choice for president, Juan Guaido, leaving Nicolas Maduro firmly in power. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has stayed in power with support from Russia, Cuba, China, Turkey and Iran as his country’s economy has crumbled. Opposition politician Juan Guaido declared himself president three years ago and was backed by the West – but he is on the …

Venezuela, Colombia take step toward normalizing ties
2 years, 4 months ago

Venezuela, Colombia take step toward normalizing ties

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The governments of Venezuela and Colombia took a step toward normalizing ties Monday when President Nicolás Maduro hosted an event to welcome the newly appointed ambassador from the neighboring country, a post that had been empty since 2019 over a diplomatic impasse. Colombia, for decades the region’s strongest ally of the United States, was among dozens of …

Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift
2 years, 5 months ago

Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s first leftist president was sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and bring peace to a country long haunted by bloody feuds between the government, drug traffickers and rebel groups. On Sunday, he said Colombia was getting a “second chance” to tackle violence and poverty and promised that his government would implement economic policies that …

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 …

Venezuelan opposition faces fading enthusiasm
2 years, 10 months ago

Venezuelan opposition faces fading enthusiasm

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emily Mayora's family once supported the opposition to Venezuelan President …

Venezuela's Guaidó, opposition seek to unite under big tent
2 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela's Guaidó, opposition seek to unite under big tent

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The goal is to consider how to “incorporate not only the political parties that …

Venezuela upholds long jail sentences for US oil executives
2 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela upholds long jail sentences for US oil executives

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A court in Venezuela has upheld long prison sentences for six American oil executives detained in the South American country on corruption charges for more than four years. Venezuela’s supreme court announced the ruling late Friday, disappointing family members who had hoped the surprise decision last fall to hear the appeal, and a recent jailhouse visit by a …

UK government backs Guaido in Venezuela gold dispute
3 years, 5 months ago

UK government backs Guaido in Venezuela gold dispute

Al Jazeera  

Release of nearly $2bn Venezuelan gold held by Bank of England hinges on who London recognises as the country’s leader. The British government has sought to quash a bid by the Nicolas Maduro-backed Venezuelan central bank to repatriate nearly $1bn of its gold stored in London by reasserting its backing of opposition leader Juan Guaido. In an unequivocal statement, the …

Venezuela arrests Freddy Guevara for ‘terrorism, treason’
3 years, 5 months ago

Venezuela arrests Freddy Guevara for ‘terrorism, treason’

Al Jazeera  

Arrest came as unidentified armed men threatened opposition leader Juan Guaido in the carpark to his home. A spokesperson for Guaido’s office said Guevara, who was pardoned less than a year ago on 2017 charges of instigating violence, was taken to the Sebin intelligence service’s Helicoide prison in Caracas. “They want to disguise themselves as democrats,” but “they ally themselves …

Venezuela asks Spain to extradite leading opposition figure
3 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela asks Spain to extradite leading opposition figure

Associated Press  

MADRID — Venezuela has filed a request to get a prominent opposition activist extradited from Spain to complete the remaining 8 years of a 14-year prison sentence for instigating violence in antigovernment protests and other alleged crimes, The Associated Press learned Tuesday. Leopoldo López is a former Caracas-area mayor who has led some of the recent years’ biggest challenges to …

Venezuela opposition leader calls for dialogue with Maduro
3 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela opposition leader calls for dialogue with Maduro

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In offering to work with President Nicolás Maduro's administration toward a “National Salvation Agreement,” …

Venezuela’s Guaido, US top diplomat discuss ‘return to democracy’
3 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela’s Guaido, US top diplomat discuss ‘return to democracy’

Al Jazeera  

US secretary of state spoke to Venezuela’s opposition leader, stressing the importance of a return to democracy. In his call with Guaido, Blinken “stressed the importance of a return to democracy in Venezuela through free and fair elections”, state department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement. Former President Donald Trump recognised, Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate leader in January 2019 …

Trump blocks Venezuelans’ deportation in last political gift
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump blocks Venezuelans’ deportation in last political gift

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — With the clock winding down on his term, U.S. President Donald Trump shielded tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants from deportation Tuesday night, rewarding Venezuelan exiles who have been among his most loyal supporters and who fear losing the same privileged access to the White House during the Biden administration. The last-minute reprieve — in sharp contrast …

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 …

The Latest: Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nations to decry Maduro
4 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nations to decry Maduro

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly : 8:10 p.m. At the talks, Ghani said, “the Afghan people have a clear and urgent priority: a cease-fire.” He called on the 192 other members of the General Assembly to help achieve a “sovereign, united and democratic Afghanistan.” The Afghan president says that outcome would show “how our collective …

Venezuela opposition politician breaks with US-backed Guaidó
4 years, 4 months ago

Venezuela opposition politician breaks with US-backed Guaidó

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — A popular opposition politician in Venezuela broke on Wednesday with U.S.-backed leader Juan Guaidó, whose coalition has vowed to boycott the crisis-torn nation’s upcoming congressional elections claiming they’re rigged. “If he’s going to take anything away from us, he’s going to have to do it by force, which only looks bad for him.” Capriles, 48, said he’s …

British judge denies Venezuela’s Maduro access to gold in London vault
4 years, 6 months ago

British judge denies Venezuela’s Maduro access to gold in London vault

LA Times  

A British judge Thursday refused to give Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro control of nearly $2 billion in gold stashed in a Bank of England vault, ruling that it would be unlawful as Britain does not recognize him as president of the South American nation. But Britain’s central bank has refused to hand it over to Maduro’s socialist administration because London …

Venezuela’s Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after sanctions
4 years, 6 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after sanctions

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday ordered the European Union’s ambassador to leave the country, hours after the bloc that’s pushing for a democratic transition hit several officials loyal to the socialist leader with sanctions. Maduro’s order, given in an address on state television, follows stiff financial measures imposed by the EU against 11 Venezuelans, including Luis …

Venezuela’s Maduro joins hands with Guaido in fight against virus
4 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro joins hands with Guaido in fight against virus

Al Jazeera  

President Maduro and his bitter rival Guaido agree to coordinate efforts to raise funds to help combat the pandemic. The one-page agreement was signed on June 1 between Health Minister Carlos Alvarado, Dr Julio Castro, who leads the National Assembly’s commission on the coronavirus, and the Pan American Health Organization, Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said on Tuesday. https://t.co/4QHmH34psf — Juan …

Brazil recalls diplomats, officials from Venezuela
4 years, 10 months ago

Brazil recalls diplomats, officials from Venezuela

Al Jazeera  

Brazil‘s right-wing government has started pulling its diplomats out of the embassy and consulate in Caracas as it moves to downgrade relations with Venezuela‘s leftist government. Instructions published on Thursday in the official gazette removed five diplomats and 11 members of consular staff in Caracas, including Consul General Elza de Castro and two minister counsellors at the embassy. It marks …

Venezuela blocks human rights investigators from boarding flight to Caracas; commission member calls it govt’s ‘attempt to hide abuses’
4 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela blocks human rights investigators from boarding flight to Caracas; commission member calls it govt’s ‘attempt to hide abuses’

Firstpost  

An international human rights commission criticised the government of President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday for blocking its members from boarding a plane for Venezuela, where they planned to investigate alleged abuses Caracas: An international human rights commission criticised the government of President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday for blocking its members from boarding a plane for Venezuela, where they planned to …

A year on, Guaido’s image in trouble as opposition faces cracks
4 years, 11 months ago

A year on, Guaido’s image in trouble as opposition faces cracks

Al Jazeera  

Where does Venezuela’s opposition stand a year after Juan Guaido declared himself interim president? “Many fear that the resources given will be lost in the pockets of some opposition lawmakers, and later used for personal gains.” Uprising attempt Guaido’s image took another hit a month later. “Guaido’s policy with the armed forces has not only been wrong but disastrous,” said …

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 …

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 …

Venezuela opposition leader Guaido takes new oath amid standoff
5 years ago

Venezuela opposition leader Guaido takes new oath amid standoff

Al Jazeera  

Amid a showdown for control of parliament, Guaido enters National Assembly after a tense standoff with security forces. Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido has again been sworn in as head of the opposition-controlled National Assembly amid a showdown for control of the parliament after his former opposition ally Luis Parra was sworn in as the rival congressional chief. After a …

Juan Guaido storms Venezuela’s National Assembly
5 years ago

Juan Guaido storms Venezuela’s National Assembly

CNN  

Caracas CNN — Venezuela’s political future remains murky, after a dramatic showdown today began with opposition lawmakers storming parliament, and ended with tear gas in the streets of Caracas. On Tuesday, opposition leader Juan Guaido was briefly blocked from entering Venezuela’s National Assembly building by soldiers in riot gear, before he and a number of fellow opposition lawmakers forced their …

Venezuela’s Guaido blocked from Congress in crucial vote
5 years ago

Venezuela’s Guaido blocked from Congress in crucial vote

Al Jazeera  

Troops blocked some opposition legislators from parliament as a vote on the new parliament speaker took place. “The decision only favours the current government of Nicolas Maduro, who obtains a break from the current political impasse, and only weakens further Guaido and his party,” he added. Nicolas Maduro, Juan Guaido, and two presidents in the National Assembly?” Venezuela and US …

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