Venezuela: ‘Guaido and Maduro aren’t going to feed my children’
5 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela: ‘Guaido and Maduro aren’t going to feed my children’

Al Jazeera  

As political crisis escalates, many Venezuelans say just having a job and putting food on the table remains top priority Caracas, Venezuela – Maria Rios woke up early on Thursday morning to make her monthly trip to the Venezuelan capital Caracas. Like many of those in line, Rios didn’t go to the demonstration the day before to support opposition leader Juan Guaido, who swore himself in as interim president after the opposition-controlled National Assembly declared President Nicolas Maduro illegitimate. “I don’t care if the president is Maduro or Guaido,” she said. 190123205835912 “What are you going to do now with your ‘Carnet de la patria?’, asked one man, referring to the identification card given to Venezuelans by Maduro’s government to access social services. Listening nearby, another street vendor shook her head and said, “If I don’t work, no Maduro or Guaido is going to feed my children.” Although Wednesday’s rallies drew thousands into the streets, with many throwing their support behind Maduro and others calling for change, most people are still mostly just concerned with having a job and feeding their families.

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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. …

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 …

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 …

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election
5 months, 1 week ago

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election

News 18  

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential …

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 …

Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election
5 months, 1 week ago

Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election

Al Jazeera  

US and allies express strong concern over fairness; Russia, China and friends offer congratulations. “We call for the swift and transparent publication of full, detailed results to ensure that the outcome reflects the votes of the Venezuelan people,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. Chile “Maduro’s regime must understand that the published results are hard to believe,” President Gabriel …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela’s powerful leader
1 year, 7 months ago

Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela’s powerful leader

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Leaders of Venezuela’s fractured opposition are shaking voters’ hands and promising — yet again — that they will defeat President Nicolás Maduro at the ballot box. Despite the sky-high odds against them, opposition leaders say that giving up would be worse, so they’re holding an Oct. 22 primary to decide who will take on Maduro next year. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Guaido: Maduro refuses to access US-held funds to buy vaccines
3 years, 11 months ago

Guaido: Maduro refuses to access US-held funds to buy vaccines

Al Jazeera  

‘The is not the funds, that’s the dictatorship’s propaganda to try to excuse itself and point fingers and confuse the whole world,’ Juan Guaido told a press conference on Wednesday. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Wednesday that Venezuelan funds controlled by the United States Treasury Department could be used to pay for coronavirus vaccines but that President Nicolas …

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 …

Venezuela opposition claim big turnout in protest vote
4 years ago

Venezuela opposition claim big turnout in protest vote

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela’s opposition has concluded a “popular consultation” vote to repudiate President Nicolas Maduro’s government days after boycotting a congressional election they considered fraudulent. Blanca Marmol, a former supreme court magistrate who helped organise the opposition’s popular consultation, told a news conference, “This is, I want to emphasise, the last resource we have in the Constitution.” Organisers on Saturday reported incidents …

Venezuela vote likely to give Congress to Maduro’s party
4 years, 1 month ago

Venezuela vote likely to give Congress to Maduro’s party

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s congressional election on Sunday will almost certainly give President Nicolás Maduro control over the country’s last major independent institution, but will do little to improve his image at home and abroad. Like outgoing President Donald Trump, President-elect Joe Biden has called Maduro a “dictator,” though it’s unclear what approach he’ll take toward Venezuela’s crisis. “What’s happening …

Venezuela’s Maduro claims sweeping victory in boycotted election
4 years, 1 month ago

Venezuela’s Maduro claims sweeping victory in boycotted election

LA Times  

A supporter of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shouts in support at a closing campaign rally in Caracas on Thursday. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s political alliance claimed a sweeping victory Monday in congressional elections that were boycotted by the most influential opposition politicians and criticized internationally as being fraudulent. “It’s a great victory without a doubt for democracy.” Maduro’s United Socialist …

Venezuela’s Guaido vows to challenge Maduro’s congress win
4 years, 1 month ago

Venezuela’s Guaido vows to challenge Maduro’s congress win

Al Jazeera  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s political alliance claimed a sweeping victory Monday in congressional elections boycotted by the most influential opposition politicians and widely criticized internationally as being fraudulent. Maduro’s United Socialist Party of Venezuela and allied parties captured 67 percent of seats in the National Assembly in Sunday’s election, said Indira Alfonzo, president of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council. Sunday’s predictable …

Venezuelans vote in legislative election
4 years, 1 month ago

Venezuelans vote in legislative election

Al Jazeera  

The vote, contested by about 14,000 candidates, comes with the country in a deep political and economic crisis. Venezuelans voted on Sunday in legislative elections set to tighten President Nicolas Maduro’s grip on power and weaken his US-backed rival, Juan Guaido, who is leading a boycott of the polls he calls a fraud. “Maduro’s objective isn’t even to gain legitimacy,” …

Venezuela’s Maduro seeks to tighten his grip via election
4 years, 1 month ago

Venezuela’s Maduro seeks to tighten his grip via election

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — With the political opponents of President Nicolás Maduro boycotting Sunday’s election for the National Assembly, his socialist party is expected to dominate the vote, giving him control of the last major institution in Venezuela outside his grasp. Rejecting Sunday’s vote, the opposition will instead hold a referendum asking Venezuelans a series of questions to gauge support for …

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 …

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’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 …

Experts cite ‘crimes against humanity’ in Maduro’s Venezuela
4 years, 3 months ago

Experts cite ‘crimes against humanity’ in Maduro’s Venezuela

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Independent experts for the U.N.’s top human rights body accused the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday of crimes against humanity, highlighting grisly cases of torture and killings allegedly carried out by security forces who used techniques like electric shocks, genital mutilation and asphyxiation. The experts -- Marta Valinas of Portugal, Francisco Cox Vial of Chile, …

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 …

US indicts Venezuela’s Maduro on narco-terrorism charges
4 years, 9 months ago

US indicts Venezuela’s Maduro on narco-terrorism charges

Al Jazeera  

In rare action, US offers up to $15m reward for information leading to the arrest of Nicolas Maduro. The United States Department of Justice has announced that it has indicted Venezuela’s socialist leader Nicolas Maduro and several key aides on charges of narco-terrorism. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said the charges and rewards being offered showed the Trump administration’s “desperation” …

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 …

What has changed for Venezuela, if Guaido brought none?
4 years, 11 months ago

What has changed for Venezuela, if Guaido brought none?

CNN  

CNN — What becomes of an agent for change who doesn’t change much? He was the star in his own meteoric tale, bolstered by the Trump administration and Venezuela’s neighbors: that he was the only legitimate leader of his country, and that Nicolas Maduro was done. Unless Trump thinks a revived campaign to oust Maduro may help his reelection chances …

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. …

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 …

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