Trump tells Russia to get its troops out of Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump tells Russia to get its troops out of Venezuela

Al Jazeera  

US president makes demand while hosting Fabiana Rosales, wife of opposition leader Juan Guaido, at the White House. Russia and China have backed President Nicolas Maduro, while the United States and most Western countries support opposition leader Juan Guaido. It’s only up to the people of Venezuela and its only legitimate President Nicolas Maduro,” Polyanskiy said on Twitter. #AHORA | Fabiana Rosales cuenta en reunión con el presidente Donald Trump cómo el régimen de Nicolás Maduro ha intentado intimidar a su esposo a través de detenciones a sus allegados https://t.co/fcFbGKyUWQ ↓ pic.twitter.com/zyybrznYOj — NTN24 March 27, 2019 Earlier at the White House, Rosales met Vice President Mike Pence and told him power outages and food shortages were hurting children in her country. “Our message very simply is: We’re with you,” Pence said Ongoing electricity outages Meanwhile, the country is experiencing its second major blackout, which has left the streets of Caracas mostly empty, and residents wondering how long power would be out amid a deepening economic crisis.

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More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
Top News
1 day, 20 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
2 days 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 …

Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
4 days, 20 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 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. …

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 …

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 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 opposition backs unknown former diplomat in latest gambit to unseat Maduro
8 months, 3 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 …

Russian foreign minister visits Caracas and reaffirms support of Venezuela’s Maduro
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian foreign minister visits Caracas and reaffirms support of Venezuela’s Maduro

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Tuesday his government’s support for the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, expressing commitment to strategic cooperation in numerous sectors, including technology, energy and culture, during an hourslong visit to the South American country. Lavrov’s meetings with Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and Foreign Minister Yván Gil in the capital, Caracas, took …

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 …

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, offers support
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, offers support

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Russia and Venezuela reviewed some of their hundreds of bilateral agreements covering the financial, energy, agricultural and other sectors during discussions between their top diplomats and other high-level officials Tuesday in the South American country. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Venezuelan counterpart Yván Gil held a joint press conference in Caracas hours after the former …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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

Pompeo meets with Venezuelan opposition leader in Colombia

CNN  

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

Rubio urges Trump to avoid Maduro as stalemate drags on
5 years ago

Rubio urges Trump to avoid Maduro as stalemate drags on

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Sen. Marco Rubio on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to stay the course in Venezuela and reject the temptation to engage directly with Nicolas Maduro as the embattled socialist rides out growing international condemnation and punishing U.S. sanctions. The Florida Republican has been a strong supporter of the Trump administration’s policy toward Venezuela and its recognition of opposition …

Southern Venezuela military facility raided, one soldier dead: officials
5 years ago

Southern Venezuela military facility raided, one soldier dead: officials

The Hindu  

Assailants raided a military facility in southern Venezuela early on Sunday morning, stealing weapons and killing one soldier, authorities said. Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said six people had been arrested in connection with the attack in southern Bolivar state, near the border with Brazil. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza described the group as “mercenaries” based in Peru, describing the attack …

Skipping UNGA, Putin and Maduro hold talks in Russia
5 years, 3 months ago

Skipping UNGA, Putin and Maduro hold talks in Russia

Al Jazeera  

Venezuelan president heads to Moscow for talks with Russian counterpart, a key ally in his country’s political crisis. Putin reiterated his support for Maduro’s government, but also highlighted the importance of dialogue between the government and the “opposition forces”. Venezuela has been mired in a deep political crisis since January, when opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president, arguing …

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

Venezuela on alert as Maduro alleges Colombian plot to attack

Al Jazeera  

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

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

Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

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

Venezuela’s Guaidó promises to persevere despite crackdown
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela’s Guaidó promises to persevere despite crackdown

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is looking to jumpstart his movement to oust Nicolas Maduro in the wake of last week’s failed military uprising, promising to persevere in the face of a deepening crackdown. In an interview Friday with The Associated Press, Guaidó reiterated his willingness to consider inviting foreign troops to force Maduro from power, echoing …

Guaido says Maduro government is too afraid to arrest him
5 years, 8 months ago

Guaido says Maduro government is too afraid to arrest him

CNN  

Caracas, Venezuela CNN — Juan Guaido says he remains a free man because the Venezuelan government of Nicolas Maduro is afraid of the consequences of arresting him. Guaido tweeted that the Maduro government had “kidnapped” the vice president of the opposition controlled National Assembly. The Maduro government accused Guaido, the National Assembly president, and several other opposition leaders of planning …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

US still pondering military options in Venezuela

The Hindu  

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

Juan Guaidó calls for protests at military bases in Venezuela
5 years, 8 months ago

Juan Guaidó calls for protests at military bases in Venezuela

The Hindu  

Venezuelan Opposition leader Juan Guaidó on Thursday called for peaceful demonstrations at Army bases, days after a military uprising in support of his bid to oust President Nicolás Maduro fizzled out. The latest appeal came after Mr. Maduro called on the armed forces of the crisis-wracked nation to oppose “any coup plotter”. In a tweet, Mr. Guaidó asked supporters to …

Venezuela crisis: Top diplomats of Russia, US likely to meet on 6 May amid mounting civil unrest in South American country
5 years, 8 months ago

Venezuela crisis: Top diplomats of Russia, US likely to meet on 6 May amid mounting civil unrest in South American country

Firstpost  

The development holds prominence as Russia and the US have taken diametrically opposed stands in Venezuela’s political crisis that was heightened after country’s opposition leader Juan Guaido called for a military uprising against President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday. Moscow: Amid mounting political and civil unrest in Venezuela, US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo is likely to meet Russian Foreign …

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

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

CNN  

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

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

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

CNN  

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

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

Pompeo says military action in Venezuela ‘possible’

CNN  

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

Maduro claims to have defeated ‘coup,’ as rival Guaido urges more protests
5 years, 8 months ago

Maduro claims to have defeated ‘coup,’ as rival Guaido urges more protests

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela’s embattled President Nicolas Maduro has claimed his troops have defeated a “coup” attempt amid calls by opposition leader Juan Guaido for protesters to return to the streets Wednesday. In a live televised address Tuesday night, his first since the apparent uprising began, Maduro rejected claims he has lost control of the military and accused “imperialist” forces of …

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro defiant as Juan Guaido urges military uprising to topple the socialist leader
5 years, 8 months ago

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro defiant as Juan Guaido urges military uprising to topple the socialist leader

ABC  

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has made his strongest call yet to the military to help him oust President Nicolas Maduro, amid fierce clashes between protesters and security forces on the streets of Caracas. Key points: Both sides are claiming the army is supporting their causes Venezuela's socialist party chief claims it is a US-backed coup attempt Venezuela has sunk …

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

Maduro faces Juan Guaido’s new uprising in Venezuela

CNN  

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

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

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

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Pentagon is developing new military options for Venezuela aimed at deterring Russian, Cuban and Chinese influence inside the regime of President Nicolas Maduro, but stopping short of any kinetic military actions, according to a defense official familiar with the effort. And even though Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently said that “all options” remain on the …

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

Russia confirms its military personnel are in Venezuela

CNN  

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

Trump tells Putin to pull troops out Venezuela in surprise Oval Office meeting with Guaido's wife
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump tells Putin to pull troops out Venezuela in surprise Oval Office meeting with Guaido's wife

Daily Mail  

President Trump said Wednesday that 'Russia has to get out' of Venezuela as the U.S. accused the Kremlin of adding to unrest in the Latin American county. President Trump said Wednesday that ' Russia has to get out' of Venezuela as the U.S. accused the Kremlin of adding to unrest in the Latin American county Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, a …

Donald Trump says ‘Russia has to get out’ of Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

Donald Trump says ‘Russia has to get out’ of Venezuela

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Russia to “get out” of Venezuela following recent reports of Russian planes arriving in the country. All options are open … all options are open.” Trump’s stance against Russia’s involvement in Venezuela comes against the backdrop of his repeated defense of Russia in other settings – including believing Russian President …

US, Russia divided on Venezuela after talks in Rome
5 years, 9 months ago

US, Russia divided on Venezuela after talks in Rome

Associated Press  

ROME — Russia and the United States remain split on how to resolve the crisis in Venezuela, officials from both powers said Tuesday after talks in Rome. Elliott Abrams, the Trump administration’s special envoy to Venezuela, met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov to discuss the situation in the Latin American country. Russia backs Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and …

Juan Guaido calls for mass protests against Nicolas Maduro ahead of return to Venezuela; to announce ‘next action’ on social network
5 years, 10 months ago

Juan Guaido calls for mass protests against Nicolas Maduro ahead of return to Venezuela; to announce ‘next action’ on social network

Firstpost  

Juan Guaido called for mass protests across Venezuela against President Nicolas Maduro as he announced his return after touring Latin American allies Caracas: Opposition leader Juan Guaido called for mass protests across Venezuela against President Nicolas Maduro on Monday as he announced his return after a week touring Latin American allies. In a second tweet, Guaido said he would provide …

Juan Guaidó returns to Venezuela, risking arrest
5 years, 10 months ago

Juan Guaidó returns to Venezuela, risking arrest

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela’s self-declared interim president, Juan Guaido, returned to the country on Monday, risking arrest for violating a travel ban in his bid to oust embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. It will not be through persecution or threat that they will detain us.” Calling those assembled his “brothers,” Guaido encouraged people to take to streets in protest against Maduro’s …

Russia vows more support for Maduro, including aid
5 years, 10 months ago

Russia vows more support for Maduro, including aid

The Hindu  

Russia on Friday vowed to maintain support for the embattled regime of its Venezuelan “friend” President Nicolas Maduro, including with humanitarian aid supplies. During talks with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said President Vladimir Putin expressed “support and solidarity for his colleague and friend” Mr. Maduro in the country’s political standoff with the …

Mike Pence to discuss ways to oust President Nicolas Maduro with Venezuelan Opposition; US avoids talk of military action
5 years, 10 months ago

Mike Pence to discuss ways to oust President Nicolas Maduro with Venezuelan Opposition; US avoids talk of military action

Firstpost  

The US is planning new ways to pressure Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro to give up power to provide assistance to people after a failed effort to deliver aid Washington: The United States is planning new ways to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to give up power and other means to provide assistance to the people of the economically devastated South American …

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

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

CNN  

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

Venezuela opposition leader Guaido appears at aid concert
5 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela opposition leader Guaido appears at aid concert

The Hindu  

Defying orders banning him from leaving Venezuela, opposition leader Juan Guaido made a surprise appearance at the end of star-studded aid concert in neighboring Colombia, joining thousands of other Venezuelans in pressuring President Nicolas Maduro into allowing the delivery of emergency food and medicine. At last they’ll have something to enjoy.” British billionaire Richard Branson organized the “Live Aid Venezuela” …

Venezuela’s Maduro breaks relations with Colombia in standoff over aid
5 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro breaks relations with Colombia in standoff over aid

CNN  

Caracas, Venezuela CNN — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro severed diplomatic relations with Colombia on Saturday as violence broke out along the two countries’ borders, where international aid intended for Venezuela is awaiting transport. • The Colombian foreign minister said 285 people were hurt, with 37 requiring hospitalization, after the Venezuelan National Guard fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters …

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