US argues momentum for change in Venezuela is growing despite border violence
5 years, 10 months ago

US argues momentum for change in Venezuela is growing despite border violence

CNN  

Washington CNN — Self-declared Venezuelan leader Juan Guaido’s supporters and their US backers say he is gaining increasing military support, even as the political standoff with embattled President Nicolas Maduro erupted in violence Friday when security forces at the border killed at least two people. “We have an interim president who has the support of the people, that has increasing support of military,” Francisco Marquez, a political adviser to Carlos Vecchio, Guaido’s representative in Washington, told CNN. “The United States strongly condemns the Venezuelan military’s use of force against unarmed civilians and innocent volunteers on Venezuela’s border with Brazil,” the statement reads, warning that “egregious violation of human rights by Maduro and those who are following his orders will not go unpunished.” Additionally, national security adviser John Bolton canceled his upcoming trip to South Korea to “focus on events in Venezuela,” National Security Council spokesman Garrett Marquis said in a statement Friday. ‘This will not stop’ Asked about the deaths Friday, Marquez said, “It’s important to understand where the violence comes from, it really comes from the regime.” Marquez also said Guaido and his camp will use desperately needed international aid, pre-positioned in Colombia and Brazil with US help, to ratchet up pressure on the regime and drive a wedge between it and the starving populace. “We’re happy to talk to Maduro or anybody in his former regime to discuss their exit terms from Venezuela,” national security adviser John Bolton said Monday.

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Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
4 days, 22 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 …

​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 …

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 …

Venezuelan opposition says office ransacked as election tensions grow
5 months, 1 week ago

Venezuelan opposition says office ransacked as election tensions grow

Al Jazeera  

A major political opposition movement in Venezuela says its headquarters in the capital, Caracas, was vandalised overnight as tensions escalate in the aftermath of President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed election victory. Argentina’s foreign minister recognised Gonzalez as Venezuela’s president-elect on Friday, while other countries in the region – including Uruguay and Ecuador – also said the opposition candidate had secured the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Venezuela’s opposition is rallying behind an unknown former diplomat to challenge Nicolas Maduro in this summer’s presidential election, the latest gambit to unseat the self-declared socialist, whose lock on power seems all but assured. Within hours, a catchy campaign jingle set to salsa music started circulating on social media declaring “Todo el mundo con Edmundo” — “The entire …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Venezuela opposition removes ‘interim President’ Juan Guaido
2 years ago

Venezuela opposition removes ‘interim President’ Juan Guaido

Al Jazeera  

Three of four major opposition groups backed the bill to remove opposition leader Juan Guaido and create a five-member commission to manage foreign assets. Venezuela’s opposition national assembly has voted to remove “interim President” Juan Guaido, dissolve his government and appoint a commission to govern the country’s foreign assets, as lawmakers seek a united front ahead of elections slated for …

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 …

Spain appoints new ambassador to Venezuela as relations thaw
2 years ago

Spain appoints new ambassador to Venezuela as relations thaw

Al Jazeera  

Madrid sends new envoy to Caracas after a two year-hiatus over controversial 2018 presidential election. Following the 2018 presidential election, Spain recognised opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president and distanced itself from the government of Nicolas Maduro, culminating in the recall of its top envoy to Caracas in November 2020. “There are new circumstances that make it advisable to …

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 …

Support for Venezuela’s opposition is dwindling at OAS
2 years, 3 months ago

Support for Venezuela’s opposition is dwindling at OAS

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Venezuela’s opposition suffered a rebuff Thursday as 19 members of the Organization of American States backed a proposal to remove its envoy from the regional forum for political and economic issues. More than half of the organization’s 35 members voted for the resolution and many others abstained, signaling a growing lack of support in the region for …

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 …

Joe Biden sidelines Venezuela's pro-democracy leader from Summit of the Americas
2 years, 7 months ago

Joe Biden sidelines Venezuela's pro-democracy leader from Summit of the Americas

The Hindu  

A little more than two years ago, Juan Guaidó was showered with bipartisan applause when President Donald Trump during his state of the union speech praised the Venezuelan opposition leader as a “very brave man" who carries on his shoulders the democratic hopes of an entire nation. But in a sign of how far his political fate has fallen, and …

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 …

State win for Venezuela’s opposition masks deeper problems
2 years, 11 months ago

State win for Venezuela’s opposition masks deeper problems

Al Jazeera  

Despite a symbolic victory in Hugo Chavez’s home state, analysts say the opposition has few options left. On the home turf of the oil-rich country’s late leader, Hugo Chavez, opposition candidate Sergio Garrido late on Sunday defeated the governing socialist party’s Jorge Arreaza, who served as Venezuela’s vice president and foreign minister. Venezuela’s economy shrank by more than 75 percent …

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

Venezuela asks Spain to extradite leading opposition figure

Associated Press  

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

Venezuela’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 …

UN envoy draws rebuke for bid to relax Venezuela sanctions
3 years, 10 months ago

UN envoy draws rebuke for bid to relax Venezuela sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Opposition forces in Venezuela cry foul saying UN representative is falling into ‘regime propaganda’ of Nicolas Maduro. A UN envoy said US and EU sanctions on Venezuela were worsening a humanitarian crisis and recommended that the United States relax the measures, drawing criticism from the country’s opposition, who labelled it on Friday as “regime propaganda”. “We regret the rapporteur’s imprecisions …

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 …

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 …

From Spain, top dissident vows to fight for free Venezuela
4 years, 2 months ago

From Spain, top dissident vows to fight for free Venezuela

Associated Press  

MADRID — Leopoldo López, the Venezuelan politician who for years has led some of the biggest challenges to the government of Nicolás Maduro, pledged Tuesday from his self-imposed exile in Spain to continue fighting to “free” his homeland. “It is our responsibility — and also the one of nations that believe in democracy — to do everything in their power …

Opposition activist leaves embassy haven to flee Venezuela
4 years, 2 months ago

Opposition activist leaves embassy haven to flee Venezuela

Associated Press  

MEDELLIN, Colombia — Prominent opposition activist Leopoldo López has abandoned the Spanish ambassador’s residence in Caracas and left Venezuela after years of frustrated efforts to oust the nation’s socialist president, his party said Saturday. In a statement from Popular Will, the party López founded, leaders confirmed he had left the country to continue his work from abroad in a decision …

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 …

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 …

Guaido advisers quit following bungled Venezuela raid
4 years, 7 months ago

Guaido advisers quit following bungled Venezuela raid

Al Jazeera  

Opposition leader Juan Guaido has denied any involvement in the attempte raid aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has accepted the resignation of a United States-based adviser Juan Rendon, his press team said on Monday, after Rendon acknowledged discussions with a US security firm to topple President Nicolas Maduro. Guaido thanked Rendon and another exiled legislator, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

AP Exclusive: Troops that defied Maduro have fled Venezuela
5 years, 1 month ago

AP Exclusive: Troops that defied Maduro have fled Venezuela

Associated Press  

MIAMI — For seven nerve-wracking months, they slept through the day in cramped quarters on cold floors, while spending their nights in prayer, keeping fit with dumbbells made from water jugs and peering through the diplomatic compound’s curtains for fear of surveillance. They were going to kill them all.” Venezuela’s government has yet to comment but shortly after the failed …

Argentine President-elect decries “coup” against Bolivia's Morales
5 years, 1 month ago

Argentine President-elect decries “coup” against Bolivia's Morales

The Hindu  

Argentine President-elect Alberto Fernandez said on November 10 a “coup” had been carried out against Bolivian leader Evo Morales, who announced his resignation earlier in the day under mounting pressure from anti-government protests and the military. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, another longtime Morales ally, tweeted his “solidarity” and said: “The world must be mobilized for the life and freedom of …

Venezuela expels El Salvador’s diplomats in ‘reciprocal’ move
5 years, 2 months ago

Venezuela expels El Salvador’s diplomats in ‘reciprocal’ move

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela ordered El Salvador’s diplomats to leave the country in reprisal for President Nayib Bukele’s expulsion of officials representing the government in Caracas. El Salvador does not recognise Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as legitimate and said on Saturday it would receive a new diplomatic corps representing opposition leader, Juan Guaido. “Bukele is officially assuming the sad role of a pawn …

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 talks to resume this week: Opposition envoy
5 years, 5 months ago

Venezuela talks to resume this week: Opposition envoy

Al Jazeera  

Without offering detials, opposition envoy says talks between Guaido and Maduro representatives will resume this week. A diplomat who represents Venezuela‘s opposition leader in Washington, DC, said on Tuesday talks on ending the political impasse in the South American country will resume again this week. Carlos Vecchio, who represents opposition leader Juan Guaido, did not give a day or location …

Venezuela’s military defectors backed Guaido. Now they’re lost
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela’s military defectors backed Guaido. Now they’re lost

CNN  

Bogotá CNN — Fernando Díaz left his job, his family and his home to join a movement to bring down the government of Nicolás Maduro. Benjamin Rojas/picture alliance/Getty Image The loyalty of a country’s armed forces is often key to successful regime change, and defecting Venezuelan soldiers and police were warmly welcomed to what Guaidó described as “the right side …

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