Maduro airs video of American detained in Venezuela plot
4 years, 8 months ago

Maduro airs video of American detained in Venezuela plot

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro touted a video showing a scruffy-looking American divulging details about a failed invasion as proof Wednesday that U.S. authorities backed an alleged attempt to forcibly remove him from power. “There’s the proof,” he said, pointing to the video, in which Denman indicates that Trump was behind Silvercorp’s incursion. He said that the odd eye movement immediately after saying Trump was Goudreau’s boss is “a clear sign from Luke that he is being forced.” The confusing events have sparked new tensions between Venezuela and the U.S., which has been a staunch ally of opposition leader Juan Guaidó, the lawmaker recognized by nearly 60 nations as the country’s legitimate president. In the video aired Wednesday, Denman said Goudreau tasked him with training troops, and then staging an attack to “secure” Caracas and the airport. As for the captured Americans, he said they are, “convicted and confessed.” ___ Associated Press writer Christine Armario reported this story in Bogota and AP writer Joshua Goodman reported from Miami.

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More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
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16 hours, 40 minutes ago

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

The Hindu  

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 oust …

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
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18 hours, 11 minutes 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
22 hours, 36 minutes 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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23 hours, 14 minutes 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 …

3 American citizens detained by Venezuelan government over alleged plot to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro
3 months, 3 weeks ago

3 American citizens detained by Venezuelan government over alleged plot to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro

Hindustan Times  

The Venezuelan government has reportedly detained three American citizens on suspicion of plotting to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro. 3 American citizens detained by Venezuelan government over alleged plot to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro On Saturday, September 14, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested over an alleged plot to “destabilize” …

US denies involvement in plot to to overthrow President Maduro after three Americans arrested in Venezuela
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US denies involvement in plot to to overthrow President Maduro after three Americans arrested in Venezuela

The Independent  

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US says claims of CIA plot to kill Maduro are ‘categorically false’ after Venezuela arrests six foreigners
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US says claims of CIA plot to kill Maduro are ‘categorically false’ after Venezuela arrests six foreigners

CNN  

CNN — The US State Department has rejected claims of CIA involvement in an alleged plot to kill Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro, after Venezuelan authorities said they had arrested six foreigners, including a US Navy SEAL. The State Department called the allegations “categorically false,” adding in a statement that the United States “continues to support a democratic solution to the …

UN expert panel sent to Venezuela blasts lack of transparency in presidential elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UN expert panel sent to Venezuela blasts lack of transparency in presidential elections

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A panel of experts from the United Nations said Venezuela’s recent presidential elections lacked “basic transparency and integrity,” adding an important voice to those who have cast doubt on President Nicolás Maduro’s claim he won the contest. While the U.N. group praised the logistic organization of the voting, it harshly criticized the National Electoral Council, or CNE, for …

Venezuela’s top prosecutor announces criminal probe against opposition leaders
5 months ago

Venezuela’s top prosecutor announces criminal probe against opposition leaders

LA Times  

Residents try to block a street to protest official presidential election results as National Guard members work to remove them in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela’s top prosecutor on Monday announced a criminal investigation against the opposition’s presidential candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, and its leader, Maria Corina Machado, over their call on the armed forces to abandon their support for President Nicolás …

In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under President Maduro
6 months, 1 week ago

In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under President Maduro

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Frustrated by the limits of the laboriously slow International Criminal Court and determined that the security officers who allegedly killed their loved ones not enjoy absolute impunity, Venezuelans have brought their crimes-against-humanity case to a federal court 3,000 miles from home — in Argentina. In a first for Venezuela under the repressive rule of President Nicolás …

In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under President Maduro
6 months, 1 week ago

In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under President 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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a first for Venezuela …

In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under Maduro
6 months, 1 week ago

In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under Maduro

LA Times  

In a first for Venezuela under the repressive rule of President Nicolás Maduro, a court in Argentina heard testimony from Venezuelan accusers as part of an investigation into probable human rights abuses. In a first for Venezuela under the repressive rule of President Nicolás Maduro, a federal court in Buenos Aires concluded two days of testimony from Venezuelan accusers on …

Venezuela’s president meets with accuser in ongoing criminal probe into human rights abuse
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela’s president meets with accuser in ongoing criminal probe into human rights abuse

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with the head of the International Criminal Court as he faces an ongoing investigation by the tribunal into crimes against humanity for his crackdown on anti-government protests. ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan’s fourth visit to Venezuela comes almost two months after an appeals panel ruled that the court’s investigation could proceed over …

As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots
9 months, 2 weeks ago

As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — As Venezuela’s government would have it, President Nicolás Maduro and members of his inner circle have been the target of several conspiracies since last year that could have left them injured or worse. The latest arrests took place Wednesday shortly before the country’s top prosecutor announced arrest warrants for nine people working with Machado’s campaign whom he …

US secretly spied on Venezuelan officials and President Maduro, flouting international law
11 months, 1 week ago

US secretly spied on Venezuelan officials and President Maduro, flouting international law

New Indian Express  

MIAMI: A secret memo obtained by The Associated Press details a yearslong covert operation by the US Drug Enforcement Administration that sent undercover operatives into Venezuela to surreptitiously record and build drug-trafficking cases against the country's leadership – a plan the US acknowledged from the start was arguably a violation of international law. "It is necessary to conduct this operation …

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 …

Alleged Maduro co-conspirator says CIA knew about coup plans
2 years, 11 months ago

Alleged Maduro co-conspirator says CIA knew about coup plans

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A retired Venezuelan army general says U.S. officials at the highest levels of the CIA and other federal agencies were aware of his efforts to oust Nicolás Maduro — a role he says should immediately debunk criminal charges that he worked alongside the socialist leader to flood the U.S. with cocaine. “Efforts to overthrow the Maduro regime have …

Maduro lodges new allegation of US spying on Venezuela firm
3 years, 10 months ago

Maduro lodges new allegation of US spying on Venezuela firm

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Venezuela’s president said Wednesday …

Democrats press Trump for answers on foiled Venezuela raid
4 years, 8 months ago

Democrats press Trump for answers on foiled Venezuela raid

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Three Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are demanding answers from the Trump administration about how much it knew about an attempted raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an operation they said potentially violated U.S. law and ran counter to American support for negotiations to end the South American country’s political standoff. In a letter to …

Venezuela blocks human rights investigators from boarding flight to Caracas; commission member calls it govt’s ‘attempt to hide abuses’
4 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela blocks human rights investigators from boarding flight to Caracas; commission member calls it govt’s ‘attempt to hide abuses’

Firstpost  

An international human rights commission criticised the government of President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday for blocking its members from boarding a plane for Venezuela, where they planned to investigate alleged abuses Caracas: An international human rights commission criticised the government of President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday for blocking its members from boarding a plane for Venezuela, where they planned to …

AP Exclusive: Troops that defied Maduro have fled Venezuela
5 years 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 …

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 …

Maduro rejects UN report on Venezuela's human rights situation
5 years, 5 months ago

Maduro rejects UN report on Venezuela's human rights situation

The Quint  

Caracas, July 13 Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has rejected the latest report about the country issued by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and demanded a rectification. In a letter addressed to the head of the UN office, Michelle Bachelet, and delivered on Friday in Geneva, Maduro said: "I extend to you our utmost and absolute …

Venezuela abuse report drives protesters back to streets
5 years, 6 months ago

Venezuela abuse report drives protesters back to streets

CNN  

Caracas CNN — On Venezuela’s national Independence Day, rival demonstrations kicked off in the capital city Caracas, fueled by a new UN report describing political detentions and thousands of extrajudicial killings in the country. It was created by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, a group Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has repeatedly criticized as “biased.” The …

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 …

‘Operation Freedom uprising in Venezuela begins
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Operation Freedom uprising in Venezuela begins

CNN  

In his televised address Tuesday, Nicolas Maduro appeared to deny US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s claim that the Venezuelan President was planning to leave the country and head to Cuba but was convinced not to by Russia. Pompeo said in an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that Maduro’s plane was parked on the runway, and he was prepared depart …

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