Venezuela in crisis: All previous updates
5 years, 8 months ago

Venezuela in crisis: All previous updates

Al Jazeera  

Here are all the developments on the Venezuela crisis from January 22 until February 13. Tuesday, April 2 Venezuela’s Guaido recognises risk of arrest Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has said he knows he runs the risk of being arrested for pushing to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro. US bringing ‘maximum pressure’ on Venezuela: Sanctions official The United States was bringing “maximum pressure” on the Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro, a top US sanctions official said on Friday. Trump reaffirms US considering ‘all options’ in Venezuela US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reaffirmed that “all options” are being considered in his drive to bring down Venezuela’s hard-left President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan ambassador Jorge Valero, who represents President Nicolas Maduro’s government, called Poblete’s comments “absolutely absurd” and accused the Trump administration of seeking to install a “puppet president” in Venezuela.

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Maduro volverá a jurar como presidente de Venezuela pese a serias dudas sobre resultados electorales
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5 hours ago

Maduro volverá a jurar como presidente de Venezuela pese a serias dudas sobre resultados electorales

Associated Press  

CARACAS — El presidente Nicolás Maduro extenderá su régimen cada vez más represivo sobre Venezuela hasta 2031 cuando tome posesión el viernes, a pesar de evidencias creíbles de que su oponente ganó las últimas elecciones y tras las protestas contra su plan para un tercer mandato de seis años. La oposición, por su parte, recopiló actas de más del 80% …

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
Top News
1 day, 11 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, 16 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 …

Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor faces his toughest challenge yet
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1 day, 16 hours 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 …

Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
4 days, 11 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 …

Venezuela’s government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition’s presidential candidate
1 week ago

Venezuela’s government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition’s presidential candidate

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government on Thursday announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo González, the opposition candidate who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s election. González left Venezuela in September for exile in Spain after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest as part of an investigation linked to the …

​One-man rule: On Venezuela’s disputed presidential election
3 months, 4 weeks ago

​One-man rule: On Venezuela’s disputed presidential election

The Hindu  

Venezuela’s disputed July 28 presidential election and the subsequent crackdown on the Opposition by the regime of President Nicolás Maduro have deepened the political divisions in the oil-rich country. According to the National Electoral Council, Mr. Maduro, President since 2013 upon the death of Hugo Chavez, won 51%, while his main opponent Edmundo González secured 43%. Mr. Maduro had already …

Venezuela’s Opposition cornered as Gonzales flees and Maduro digs in
4 months ago

Venezuela’s Opposition cornered as Gonzales flees and Maduro digs in

The Hindu  

Venezuela's battered opposition is running out of options for challenging President Nicolas Maduro's claim to have won re-election. Mr. Maduro's disputed win in the July 28 election is challenged not just by the opposition or historic geopolitical rivals such as the United States, but also by leftist allies of Venezuela such as Brazil and Colombia. The opposition published copies of …

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 …

Top US general blasts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, says democracy is under attack globally
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Latin American effort to mediate Venezuela standoff loses steam as Maduro consolidates rule
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Latin American effort to mediate Venezuela standoff loses steam as Maduro consolidates rule

Associated Press  

MIAMI — It was a rare diplomatic gamble when the three leaders of Latin America’s largest democracies inserted themselves into the high-stakes standoff between Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his opponents over who won the country’s presidential election. Dubbed the three amigos — all dyed-in-the-wool leftists who have been friendly with Maduro — the presidents of Brazil, Colombia and Mexico broke …

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 …

Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts
5 months ago

Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts

New Indian Express  

CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro suspended access to the social media site X on Thursday, as he faced renewed pressure from a trio of friendly Latin American nations to release data proving his claimed reelection was valid. Election authorities declared Maduro the winner of the July 28 vote but have yet to release detailed results, leading left-wing allies Brazil, Colombia …

Venezuela's president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result
5 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela's president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result

NPR  

Venezuela's president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result Venezuelan security forces have arrested more than 1,000 people since Sunday’s contested elections. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Venezuelan security forces have arrested more than 1,000 people since Sunday's contested elections. CHANG: Venezuelan security forces have arrested more than 1,000 people since Sunday's contested elections. KAHN: "This is your democratic …

What options does Maduro have after Venezuela’s contested presidential election?
5 months, 1 week ago

What options does Maduro have after Venezuela’s contested presidential election?

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The world’s democracies have almost unanimously condemned the results of Venezuela’s presidential election and called for a transparent vote count to confirm what the opposition says was its landslide victory over President Nicolás Maduro. Two of Maduro’s closest allies — the leftist presidents of Brazil and Colombia — have recently joined a chorus of nations, including the …

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency
5 months, 1 week ago

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency

Associated Press  

Lee nuestra cobertura de las elecciones venezolanas en español. CARACAS, Venezuela — The Carter Center said it was unable to verify the results of Venezuela’s presidential election, blaming authorities for a “complete lack of transparency” in declaring Nicolas Maduro the winner without providing any individual polling tallies. Opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez leads a demonstration against the official election results …

Venezuela elections: Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President, USA and many other nations question sanctity of elections
5 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela elections: Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President, USA and many other nations question sanctity of elections

Op India  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his political opponent claimed victory in the national elections, a vote that was marred by accusations of fraud and counting irregularities, CNN reported. With 80 per cent of votes counted, Maduro secured more than 51 per cent of the vote, beating Democratic Unitary Platform candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who got over 44 per cent of …

What’s happening in Venezuela - protests, election uncertainty and an economic crisis
5 months, 1 week ago

What’s happening in Venezuela - protests, election uncertainty and an economic crisis

CNN  

Caracas, Venezuela CNN — Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro after deadly protests erupted across the country following its disputed presidential election. Venezuela’s opposition and multiple Latin American leaders have refused to recognize Maduro’s victory in the July 28 vote, which was announced by the country’s electoral authority - a body stacked with the president’s allies. Opposition …

Who is Nicolas Maduro, the iron-fisted 'superhero' and third-time president of Venezuela?
5 months, 1 week ago

Who is Nicolas Maduro, the iron-fisted 'superhero' and third-time president of Venezuela?

Firstpost  

Nicolas Maduro first became president of Venezuela after the death of his mentor Hugo Chavez in 2013. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, right, gestures during a meeting with international observers in Caracas, Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters gathered outside the Miraflores presidential palace after electoral authorities declared him the winner of the presidential election in Caracas. Supporters of Venezuelan President …

Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote
5 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote

Hindustan Times  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government were locked in a high-stakes standoff after each side claimed victory in a presidential vote that millions in the long-suffering nation saw as their best shot to end 25 years of single-party rule. Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote Several foreign …

Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election
5 months, 1 week ago

Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election

NPR  

Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election toggle caption Fernando Vergara/AP BOGOTA, Colombia — Electoral authorities claimed that Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s deeply unpopular president, had won a third term in Sunday’s election, sparking accusations that his authoritarian regime had committed massive fraud to steal victory from opposition candidate Edmundo González. However, opposition leader María Corina Machado insisted …

Amid outcries of fraud, Nicolás Maduro is reelected as Venezuela's president
5 months, 1 week ago

Amid outcries of fraud, Nicolás Maduro is reelected as Venezuela's president

NPR  

Amid outcries of fraud, Nicolás Maduro is reelected as Venezuela's president Electoral authorities claimed Maduro won a third term in Sunday’s election, sparking accusations his authoritarian regime had committed massive fraud to steal victory from the opposition candidate. INSKEEP: NPR's Carrie Kahn is covering all this from the Venezuelan City of Caracas. KAHN: They say that they have 80% of …

Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro secures third term in Presidential elections, almost all exit polls failed
5 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro secures third term in Presidential elections, almost all exit polls failed

India TV News  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term with 51% of the vote, the country's electoral authority said just after midnight on Monday, despite multiple exit polls which pointed to an opposition win. The authority said opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez won 44% of the vote, though the opposition had earlier said it had "reasons to celebrate" and asked supporters …

Venezuelan election could lead to seismic shift in politics or give President Maduro six more years
5 months, 1 week ago

Venezuelan election could lead to seismic shift in politics or give President Maduro six more years

New Indian Express  

Venezuela sits atop the world's largest proven oil reserves, and once boasted Latin America's most advanced economy. Sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration seeking to force Maduro from power after his 2018 reelection — which the U.S. and dozens of other countries condemned as illegitimate — only deepened the crisis. “No one is going to create chaos in Venezuela,” …

People hope for change in Venezuela's elections as migration crisis takes center stage
5 months, 1 week ago

People hope for change in Venezuela's elections as migration crisis takes center stage

NPR  

People hope for change in Venezuela's elections as migration crisis takes center stage Many Venezuelans are waiting to see who wins this Sunday's presidential election. And as NPR's Carrie Kahn reports, that's touched many voters in a personal way. It's hard to find a Venezuelan without a relative abroad, says Geoff Ramsey of the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C. GEOFF …

Nicolas Maduro | Chavism’s designated successor
5 months, 1 week ago

Nicolas Maduro | Chavism’s designated successor

The Hindu  

On Sunday, a battered Venezuela, still reeling from an economic crisis that has resulted in the largest forced displacement crisis in Latin America, will vote to choose a President for a new six-year term, beginning January 10, 2025. The incumbent, who has presided over this economic decline, Nicolas Maduro, is running for his third consecutive term, after first coming to …

Election campaign closes in Venezuela even as Maduro warns of a 'bloodbath' if he loses
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Election campaign closes in Venezuela even as Maduro warns of a 'bloodbath' if he loses

The Hindu  

Uncertainty hangs over presidential elections in Venezuela on July 28, with incumbent Nicolas Maduro vowing a "bloodbath" if he loses, which polls say is likely. Mr. Maduro said July 25 that he, and he alone, can "guarantee peace and stability" for Venezuela, having warned recently of a "bloodbath" if he loses to an opposition he has sought to paint as …

Maduro’s greatest test? All you need to know about Venezuela’s election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Maduro’s greatest test? All you need to know about Venezuela’s election

Al Jazeera  

Dire economic conditions and a galvanised opposition could spell the end of President Nicolas Maduro’s time in power. Polls show Maduro trailing Gonzalez by nearly 40 points, as voters express exhaustion over Venezuela’s economic crisis and political repression. “Regardless of whether there is a transition to Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, some type of crackdown within the Maduro government, or if Maduro …

Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election

Al Jazeera  

As Venezuela prepares to elect a new president on Sunday, incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and the main contender, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, have wrapped up their campaigns. Venezuela’s government and opposition have closed the official presidential election campaign period with demonstrations of support that drew thousands of people on to the streets of the capital Caracas. Tense elections Venezuela’s military has …

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle
5 months, 2 weeks ago

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle

Al Jazeera  

In his tenure Maduro has seen an economic meltdown as GDP contracted 70 percent and 7.7 million Venezuelans fled in search of work. But even if Gonzalez wins,” Rodrigo acknowledged, “I’m not sure he can transform the country like Chavez did.” During his tenure, Chavez successfully used high oil prices – the lifeblood of Venezuela’s economy – to double Venezuela’s …

Venezuela’s Maduro trails badly in polls. Would he accept defeat in Sunday’s election?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Maduro trails badly in polls. Would he accept defeat in Sunday’s election?

LA Times  

Venezuela’s authoritarian president is about to face his biggest test yet, as uncertainty swirls around Sunday’s election and what Nicolás Maduro — a longtime U.S. adversary — might do to hold on to power. Supporters say Maduro has continued Chávez’s legacy of helping the poor while standing up to U.S. “imperialism.” Critics call Maduro a dictatorial and corrupt strongman who …

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 …

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

Ahead of election, Venezuela’s Maduro says he has agreed to resume negotiations with United States
6 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of election, Venezuela’s Maduro says he has agreed to resume negotiations with United States

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government plans to resume negotiations with the U.S. government this week, President Nicolás Maduro announced Monday, less than a month before a highly anticipated election in which he and his party are facing their toughest challenge in decades. “I have received the proposal during two continuous months from the United States government to reestablish talks and …

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 …

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. …

Venezuela’s main opposition bloc agrees on candidate to challenge Maduro in presidential election
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela’s main opposition bloc agrees on candidate to challenge Maduro in presidential election

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition agreed Friday to unite behind former diplomat Edmundo González as its challenger to President Nicolás Maduro in this summer’s election, acting one day before the deadline to formalize its candidate. Maduro’s administration has cracked down on the opposition before the July 28 presidential election despite promises to pave the way to fair elections …

Venezuelan opposition leader faces deadline for standing down in race against Maduro
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelan opposition leader faces deadline for standing down in race against Maduro

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — It’s her choice — but one on which the hopes of millions of Venezuelans fighting to restore their democracy depends. In January, in defiance of an electoral agreement Maduro signed with an opposition coalition, which earned him relief from U.S. economic sanctions, Venezuela’s rubber-stamping high court affirmed Machado’s ban on holding office. In that context, it’s hard …

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 …

Venezuela’s Maduro meets Lula in Brazil as relations improve
1 year, 7 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro meets Lula in Brazil as relations improve

Al Jazeera  

Nicolas Maduro makes first visit to Brazil in years as Venezuela sees better ties with region’s left-wing leaders. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has held talks with his Venezuelan counterpart, as Nicolas Maduro made his first visit to Brazil in years in a sign of warming ties between the two South American nations. 📸:… pic.twitter.com/hWBtsRrD1l — Lula May …

Venezuelans still miss Chavez, want Maduro to do ‘better’
1 year, 10 months ago

Venezuelans still miss Chavez, want Maduro to do ‘better’

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — In his last televised message before dying of cancer, the late President Hugo Chávez told Venezuelans to choose Nicolás Maduro as his successor, promising that the leftist policies that oversaw a reduction in poverty would continue under the then-vice president’s guidance. “The government rightly blames sanctions, but I am sure that Chávez would have found a way …

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's Maduro to fully open border with Colombia
2 years ago

Venezuela's Maduro to fully open border with Colombia

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 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on …

US officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild ties
2 years, 6 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 …

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'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 ruling socialist party, allies sweep regional elections
3 years, 1 month ago

Venezuela ruling socialist party, allies sweep regional elections

Al Jazeera  

President Nicolas Maduro’s allies win 20 of 23 governor posts in elections that saw the return of opposition to ballot after four years. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s United Socialist Party of Venezuela and its allies have won big in regional elections participated by the opposition for the first time in four years. Maduro’s goodwill campaign has also included launching now …

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 …

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