Why Venezuela wants to seize a big chunk of its smaller neighbor
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Venezuela wants to seize a big chunk of its smaller neighbor

LA Times  

Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali speaks during a news conference after meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Argyle, St. Vincent, on Thursday. At the urging of Brazil and other nations, Maduro met Thursday with Guyana’s president, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in the Caribbean island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, top center, arrives in Argyle, St. Vincent, for a meeting with Guyana’s president over a territory Maduro wants to annex. In his statement, Ali said he “made it clear” to Maduro “that the controversy must be resolved at the ICJ and we are unwavering and resolute in ensuring that Guyana’s case is presented and defended.” Venezuela rejects the court’s authority in the case. The U.S. military’s Southern Command said it would conduct flight operations in collaboration with Guyana’s military — a move denounced as a “provocation” by Caracas.

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Guyana’s president denounces Venezuelan incursion in offshore oil field operated by ExxonMobil
1 week, 6 days ago

Guyana’s president denounces Venezuelan incursion in offshore oil field operated by ExxonMobil

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali on Saturday denounced an incursion by an armed Venezuelan naval vessel in disputed waters that are home to a mammoth offshore oil deposit being developed by ExxonMobil. We will not tolerate threats to territorial integrity.” Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez disputed Ali’s claims and called ExxonMobil’s oil installations “illegal.” “He’s telling bald-faced lies,” …

Venezuela frees 6 Americans after meeting between President Maduro and Trump’s envoy
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venezuela frees 6 Americans after meeting between President Maduro and Trump’s envoy

The Hindu  

Six Americans who had been detained in Venezuela in recent months were freed by the government of President Nicolás Maduro after he met Friday with a Trump administration official tasked with urging the authoritarian leader to take back deported migrants who have committed crimes in the United States. The visit by Mr. Grenell came as a shock to many Venezuelans …

Guyana to seek help from UN’s top court as Venezuela vies for control of disputed territory
2 months ago

Guyana to seek help from UN’s top court as Venezuela vies for control of disputed territory

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana said Thursday that it will seek help from the United Nations’ top court to deter plans by neighboring Venezuela to elect a governor to rule its western Essequibo region, an area rich in resources long claimed by Venezuela as its own. Guyana’s foreign ministry said in a statement that Venezuela’s plan violates a December 2022 agreement …

Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor faces his toughest challenge yet
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2 months ago

Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor faces his toughest challenge yet

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is facing more international rebuke than at any time in his 12 years in power. Ahead is Maduro’s toughest challenge yet — one that will determine the future of Venezuela’s already debilitated democracy. “It’s either baseball or politics.” In real life, after embracing his father’s radical politics, Maduro was sent to communist Cuba …

Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever'
3 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Top US general blasts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, says democracy is under attack globally
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Top US general blasts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, says democracy is under attack globally

Hindustan Times  

A senior US general accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday of undermining the democratic will of Venezuela's people following July's disputed presidential election, and said it was an example of how democracy was under attack around the world. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro Maduro and officials from his administration have scoffed at international critiques, citing recent election scandals in the …

Maduro taps a hard-line loyalist to oversee Venezuela’s police, raising fears of a further crackdown
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maduro taps a hard-line loyalist to oversee Venezuela’s police, raising fears of a further crackdown

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday appointed a ruling socialist party boss to oversee the country’s police forces, empowering a hard-line loyalist who has vowed to pursue government opponents as part of a crackdown that has alarmed human rights groups. Maduro named Diosdado Cabello interior minister as part of a Cabinet shuffle following last month’s contested presidential …

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

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

New Indian Express  

AGUA CALIENTE: 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. But days away from a hotly disputed vote that threatens Maduro’s hold on …

What to know about Venezuela’s election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power
8 months, 1 week ago

What to know about Venezuela’s election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s self-described socialist government is facing a serious electoral challenge in a presidential election for the first time in decades. His government banned Venezuela’s most popular opposition parties and politicians from participating, and in turn, the opposition urged voters to boycott the election. A more free and fair presidential election seemed like a possibility last year, when …

Venezuela’s opposition coalition welcomes President Maduro’s plan to jumpstart dialogue with the US
8 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 …

Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region
11 months, 1 week ago

Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s move to sign into law the results of a recent referendum laying claim to two-thirds of Guyana triggered fierce condemnation Thursday from the neighboring South American country’s government. Even so, Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs vowed not to yield any land to Venezuela and called the move targeting Guyana’s western Essequibo region an …

Guyana condemns Venezuela for pursuing annexation of disputed region
11 months, 1 week ago

Guyana condemns Venezuela for pursuing annexation of disputed region

LA Times  

A boy in Caracas, Venezuela, drives a motorcycle in front of a map of Venezuela that includes the disputed Essequibo territory. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s move to sign into law the results of a recent referendum laying claim to two-thirds of Guyana triggered fierce condemnation this week from the neighboring South American country’s government. Even so, Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign …

Guyana says Venezuela’s military is on the move again near their joint border
1 year, 1 month ago

Guyana says Venezuela’s military is on the move again near their joint border

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana’s government said Saturday that it has satellite imagery evidence from friendly western allies showing Venezuelan military movements near the South American country’s eastern border with Guyana. Todd said he had raised the issue with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil at a joint commission meeting in Brazil last month noting that “there is some amount of inconsistencies …

The US is increasing its urgent military aid to Guyana as neighboring Venezuela’s threats linger
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Guyana rejects quest for US military base as territorial dispute with Venezuela deepens
1 year, 2 months ago

Guyana rejects quest for US military base as territorial dispute with Venezuela deepens

The Independent  

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Venezuela and Guyana agree not to use force in Essequibo dispute
1 year, 2 months ago

Venezuela and Guyana agree not to use force in Essequibo dispute

Al Jazeera  

Leaders hold tense talks after Venezuela organised referendum to claim oil-rich territory that makes up two-thirds of Guyana. Venezuela and Guyana have agreed not to resort to force to settle a territorial dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region after a tense meeting between the two countries’ leaders in the Caribbean. Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro agreed …

Guyana and Venezuela agree to refrain from using force, but fail to resolve territorial dispute
1 year, 3 months ago

Guyana and Venezuela agree to refrain from using force, but fail to resolve territorial dispute

Associated Press  

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent — The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela promised in a tense meeting Thursday that neither side would use threats or force against the other, but failed to reach agreement on how to address a bitter dispute over a vast border region rich with oil and minerals that has concerned many in the region. “All of this belongs …

Guyana and Venezuela leaders to meet face-to-face as region pushes to defuse territorial dispute
1 year, 3 months ago

Guyana and Venezuela leaders to meet face-to-face as region pushes to defuse territorial dispute

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. In a letter sent Tuesday to Ralph Gonsalves, prime …

Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela to meet this week as region worries over their territorial dispute
1 year, 3 months ago

Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela to meet this week as region worries over their territorial dispute

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela have expressed their intentions to cooperate as they prepare to meet this week to address an escalating dispute over a region rich in oil and minerals. In a letter Monday to Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which will host the high-level meeting on Thursday, Maduro said …

Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela to meet this week as region worries over their territorial dispute
1 year, 3 months ago

Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela to meet this week as region worries over their territorial dispute

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 As the leaders of Guyana …

Guyana agreed to talks with Venezuela over territorial dispute under pressure from Brazil, others
1 year, 3 months ago

Guyana agreed to talks with Venezuela over territorial dispute under pressure from Brazil, others

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The government of Guyana, under pressure from neighboring Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, agreed Sunday to join bilateral talks with Venezuela over an escalating territorial dispute. Even as troops mass on both sides of the shared Venezuela-Guyana border, Guyana President Irfaan Ali said Sunday that his country will meet on the Eastern Caribbean island nation of …

Leaders of Venezuela and Guyana to meet amid border dispute
1 year, 3 months ago

Leaders of Venezuela and Guyana to meet amid border dispute

Al Jazeera  

The planned meeting comes after Venezuela threatened to annex the oil-rich territory of Esequibo currently in Guyana. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro will meet Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali amid a territorial dispute between the two countries, according to a letter from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves. Tensions have been mounting between Venezuela and Guyana in recent …

Guyana agrees to talks with Venezuela over territorial dispute under pressure from Brazil, others
1 year, 3 months ago

Guyana agrees to talks with Venezuela over territorial dispute under pressure from Brazil, others

LA Times  

National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, left, and Chairman of the Special Commission for the Defense of Guyana Essequibo Hermann Escarra shake hands after unveiling Venezuela’s new map on Friday that includes the Essequibo territory, a swath of land that is administered and controlled by Guyana but claimed by Venezuela, in Caracas, Venezuela. The government of Guyana, under pressure from neighboring …

Tensions are soaring between Guyana and Venezuela over a territorial dispute. Here’s what to know
1 year, 3 months ago

Tensions are soaring between Guyana and Venezuela over a territorial dispute. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — A century-old territorial dispute deepened by the discovery of oil is boiling over between neighbors Guyana and Venezuela. Venezuelan lawmaker Diosdado Cabello holds the new map of Venezuela with the Essequibo territory, a large swath of land that is administered and controlled by Guyana but claimed by Venezuela, during a session at the National Assembly in Caracas, …

UN to hold emergency meeting at Guyana’s request on Venezuelan claim to a vast oil-rich region
1 year, 3 months ago

UN to hold emergency meeting at Guyana’s request on Venezuelan claim to a vast oil-rich region

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency closed meeting Friday at the request of Guyana following Venezuela’s weekend referendum claiming the vast oil- and mineral-rich Essequibo region that makes up a large part of its neighbor. In a letter to the council president, Guyana’s foreign minister, Hugh Hilton Todd, accused Venezuela of violating the U.N. Charter by …

Helicopter carrying 5 senior Guyana military officials is missing near tense border with Venezuela
1 year, 3 months ago

Helicopter carrying 5 senior Guyana military officials is missing near tense border with Venezuela

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — A military helicopter carrying seven people vanished Wednesday near Guyana’s border with Venezuela, with authorities saying there was bad weather in the area and stressing there was no indication it may have been hit by hostile fire as tensions escalate between the countries. Khan told reporters late Wednesday that Guyana’s Defense Force lost contact with the brand …

US throws weight behind Guyana in territorial dispute with Venezuela
1 year, 3 months ago

US throws weight behind Guyana in territorial dispute with Venezuela

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat Blinken reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty as Venezuela threatens to annex its Essequibo region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed Washington’s position that Guyana has full sovereignty over its 159,500sq km Essequibo region, in a call with Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali late on Wednesday. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday called for a bill to create …

Guyana's president says it is preparing for a possible incursion by Venezuela into disputed area
1 year, 3 months ago

Guyana's president says it is preparing for a possible incursion by Venezuela into disputed area

The Independent  

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Maduro orders the 'immediate' exploitation of oil, gas and mines in Guyana's Essequibo
1 year, 3 months ago

Maduro orders the 'immediate' exploitation of oil, gas and mines in Guyana's Essequibo

The Independent  

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Maduro orders the ‘immediate’ exploitation of oil, gas and mines in Guyana’s Essequibo
1 year, 3 months ago

Maduro orders the ‘immediate’ exploitation of oil, gas and mines in Guyana’s Essequibo

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday directed the country’s state-owned companies to “immediately” begin to explore and exploit the oil, gas and mines in Guyana’s Essequibo region, a territory larger than Greece and rich in oil and minerals that Venezuela claims as its own. Maduro said he would “immediately” proceed “to grant operating licenses for the exploration …

Venezuela raises the stakes over disputed Guyana territory
1 year, 3 months ago

Venezuela raises the stakes over disputed Guyana territory

Al Jazeera  

Conflict over oil-rich territory escalates as Venezuela prepares to declare it a province and orders exploration effort. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday called for a bill to create a “Guyana Esequiba” province and ordered Venezuelan companies to prepare to enter the territory to explore for fossil fuels and minerals “immediately”. However, Maduro proposed at Tuesday’s government meeting that a …

Venezuela claims large support for annexing oil-rich Guyana territory
1 year, 3 months ago

Venezuela claims large support for annexing oil-rich Guyana territory

Al Jazeera  

In the referendum Venezuelan voters were asked whether they support establishing a state in Essequibo. The referendum result, announced on Monday, came after the International Court of Justice warned Caracas against “annexation” of the territory called Essequibo, which has long been ruled by Guyana. Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali said his government is working continuously to ensure the country’s borders …

Venezuelans approve referendum to claim territory in neighboring Guyana
1 year, 3 months ago

Venezuelans approve referendum to claim territory in neighboring Guyana

NPR  

Venezuelans approve referendum to claim territory in neighboring Guyana Enlarge this image toggle caption Matias Delacroix/AP Matias Delacroix/AP CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelans on Sunday approved a referendum called by the government of President Nicolás Maduro to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich piece of neighboring Guyana, the country's electoral authority announced. Latin America Venezuela to hold referendum upholding its …

Venezuela’s planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge
1 year, 3 months ago

Venezuela’s planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge

Associated Press  

SURAMA, Guyana — Congregants of an Anglican church in a sparsely populated rainforest village in Guyana gathered recently to bid on a bounty of bananas, squash and other produce during a community event. “We want to continue living a peaceful life in this beautiful land of ours.” Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has thrown the full weight of his government into …

Venezuela’s planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana on edge
1 year, 3 months ago

Venezuela’s planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana on edge

LA Times  

Homes stand in the village of Surama in the Rupununi area of the Essequibo. Venezuela has long claimed Guyana’s Essequibo region — a territory larger than Greece and rich in oil and minerals. Their village, Surama, is part of Guyana’s Essequibo region — a territory larger than Greece and rich in oil and minerals that Venezuela claims as its own …

Is West’s opposition to rule by Venezuela’s Maduro fragmenting?
2 years, 2 months 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’s Maduro enters 2023 seeking global recognition
2 years, 2 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro enters 2023 seeking global recognition

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was not invited to a summit of Western Hemisphere leaders in June. The South American country has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, but it has not supplied the West’s market since the U.S. imposed crippling economic sanctions as democracy and human rights deteriorated after Maduro’s re-election. “He’s trying to project an image …

Venezuela's Maduro enters 2023 seeking global recognition
2 years, 2 months ago

Venezuela's Maduro enters 2023 seeking global recognition

The Independent  

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Venezuela, Colombia take step toward normalizing ties
2 years, 6 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, 7 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 …

US officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild ties
2 years, 8 months ago

US officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild ties

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Senior U.S. government officials have quietly traveled to Caracas in the latest bid to bring home detained Americans and rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on, forcing the U.S. to recalibrate other foreign policy objectives. President Nicolás Maduro confirmed the visit during televised remarks, saying the delegation would meet …

Venezuelan leader, Iranian president sign 20-year agreement
2 years, 9 months ago

Venezuelan leader, Iranian president sign 20-year agreement

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and Iran’s hard-line president signed a 20-year cooperation agreement Saturday, a day after Maduro praised the Islamic Republic for sending badly needed fuel to his nation despite U.S. sanctions. In an interview with President Maduro after his arrival in Tehran for a two-day visit, Iranian state media reported late Friday that Maduro hailed …

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, US confirm talks amid Russia crisis
3 years 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’s Guaidó, opposition seek to unite under big tent
3 years, 1 month ago

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

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The Venezuelan opposition was reenergized recently by an unexpected gubernatorial victory in the home state of the late President Hugo Chavez. Three years after he proclaimed himself the legitimate leader of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, his U.S.-backed opposition allies and other adversaries of President Nicolas Maduro plan to convene this week in the capital, Caracas, to work on …

Venezuela's Guaidó, opposition seek to unite under big tent
3 years, 1 month 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 names US fugitive to team negotiating with foes
3 years, 5 months ago

Venezuela names US fugitive to team negotiating with foes

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking to add to a new member to his team negotiating in Mexico with his political opponents — an ally jailed in Cape Verde awaiting extradition to the U.S. on money laundering charges. Alex Saab will be incorporated into the government delegation immediately, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, who heads Venezuela’s team, announced …

Venezuela’s Maduro hopes for ‘better relations’ with US
4 years, 1 month ago

Venezuela’s Maduro hopes for ‘better relations’ with US

Al Jazeera  

The Venezuelan president urges the country’s parliament to ‘take initiatives’ towards a ‘new beginning’ with Washington. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he hopes for better relations with Washington under US President Joe Biden, nearly two years after diplomatic ties were severed during the Donald Trump administration. After years of a frosty relationship, Caracas and Washington fully broke diplomatic ties on …

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