U.S. to pull all remaining diplomatic staff from Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

U.S. to pull all remaining diplomatic staff from Venezuela

The Hindu  

The United States will withdraw all remaining diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Caracas as the crisis in Venezuela deepens, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. The move worsens already tattered relations, with President Donald Trump having said he rules out no options including military intervention to oust President Nicolas Maduro, even as Washington monitors rapidly unfolding events in the oil-rich but crippled South American nation supported by Russia and China. Much of Venezuela has been without electricity for going on five days now due to a power outage that the government blames on what it calls “sabotage encouraged by the U.S.” Venezuela is in the grips of an acute economic crisis that has fueled the rise of opposition leader Juan Guaido, the national assembly speaker who, in late January, declared himself to be the interim leader. “This decision reflects the deteriorating situation in #Venezuela as well as the conclusion that the presence of US diplomatic staff at the embassy has become a constraint on U.S. policy,” Mr. Pompeo wrote on Twitter on Monday. Not so much.” Mr. Pompeo took aim at the “central role Cuba and Russia have played and continue to play in undermining the democratic dreams of the Venezuelan people and their welfare.” “Cuba is the true imperialist power in Venezuela,” Mr. Pompeo said, denouncing the “physical protection and other critical material and political support to Maduro and to those around him.” “When there is no electricity, thank the marvels of modern Cuban-led engineering,” he said.

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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 …

​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 …

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 …

Venezuela swaps 7 jailed Americans for Maduro relatives
2 years, 3 months ago

Venezuela swaps 7 jailed Americans for Maduro relatives

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In a rare softening of hostile relations, Venezuela freed on Saturday seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the United States releasing two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years on narcotics convictions. Referring to the men only as Venezuelans “unjustly imprisoned” in the U.S., the Maduro government in a statement said it “welcomes …

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 …

AP EXCLUSIVE: Maduro ally presses for dialogue with Biden
3 years, 11 months ago

AP EXCLUSIVE: Maduro ally presses for dialogue with Biden

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — A close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Friday he’s hopeful the Biden administration will roll back a “cruel” sanctions policy and instead give room for diplomacy that could lead to the reopening of the U.S. Embassy and the release of several jailed American citizens. Jorge Rodríguez’s comments came in his first interview since taking the …

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 …

U.S. secretly deports Venezuelans even as Trump assails their government’s abuses
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. secretly deports Venezuelans even as Trump assails their government’s abuses

LA Times  

The ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, under whom the country has descended into a humanitarian crisis, has been a focus of the Trump administration. The Trump administration secretly deported numerous Venezuelans this year, even as it sought to overthrow their country’s government because of horrific abuses of its citizens, a senior Democratic senator said Friday. law forbids the forcible …

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 …

The Man (And The Mission) Behind Trump’s Clash With Venezuela
4 years, 11 months ago

The Man (And The Mission) Behind Trump’s Clash With Venezuela

Huff Post  

At a campaign-style rally in Miami last February, President Donald Trump issued a clear warning to Nicolás Maduro, the socialist leader of Venezuela whom Trump had wanted to oust from the day he entered the White House two years prior. “A new day is coming in Latin America,” Trump proclaimed, taking aim at not only Maduro but also the remnants …

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. …

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 …

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 …

US claims latest Venezuela sanctions put Maduro ‘on notice’
5 years, 5 months ago

US claims latest Venezuela sanctions put Maduro ‘on notice’

CNN  

Washington CNN — As the Trump administration touted the latest action in its campaign targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, his government condemned the move as “economic terrorism against the Venezuelan people.” On Monday night, President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order banning Americans from doing business with Maduro’s government and freezing its assets and associated entities unless specifically exempted. …

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 …

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Maduro’s state-owned oil company
5 years, 7 months ago

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Maduro’s state-owned oil company

Associated Press  

Vice President Mike Pence on Friday said the U.S. will sanction dozens of ships tied to Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company, as the White House ramps up financial pressure on President Nicolas Maduro. “Venezuela’s oil belongs to the Venezuelan people,” Mr. Pence said at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. PDVSA is a “vital source” of the Maduro …

Mike Pompeo says Maduro ‘is not someone who can be part of Venezuela’s future’
5 years, 8 months ago

Mike Pompeo says Maduro ‘is not someone who can be part of Venezuela’s future’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro can’t “be part of Venezuela’s future.” In an interview with ABC, Pompeo said “Maduro can’t feel good, he’s ruling for the moment, but he can’t govern.” Citing Venezuela’s “enormous poverty, enormous starvation” and lack of access to medicine for sick children, Pompeo said “this is …

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 …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

U.S. envoy Elliott Abrams sets conditions for post-Maduro Venezuela
5 years, 8 months ago

U.S. envoy Elliott Abrams sets conditions for post-Maduro Venezuela

Associated Press  

Elliott Abrams, President Trump’s envoy on the crisis in Venezuela, on Thursday outlined three points he said must take place for the country to see its way out of the political and economic repression under socialist President Nicolas Maduro: an inclusive government, a comprehensive and professional military, and a change in the nation’s economic structure. With the Trump administration and …

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 …

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 …

Venezuelan power struggle creates diplomatic duel abroad
5 years, 9 months ago

Venezuelan power struggle creates diplomatic duel abroad

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — When Lorena Delgado approached the Venezuelan consulate in Colombia’s capital on a recent afternoon hoping to extend the life of her expiring passport, she found the metal gates to the languishing building shuttered. “We’re in limbo.” As Venezuela’s power struggle stretches on, a parallel dispute for control of embassy buildings in the countries recognizing Guaido as Venezuela’s …

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 …

Last remaining US diplomats leave Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

Last remaining US diplomats leave Venezuela

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The last remaining American diplomats in Venezuela left the country on Thursday, amid deteriorating ties between Washington and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. James Story, who was the top-ranking U.S. diplomat in Venezuela, said in a video message that most Venezuelans don’t support Maduro and that the government had used “the threat of armed gangs” against its people. …

State Department Says All U.S. Diplomats Have Left Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

State Department Says All U.S. Diplomats Have Left Venezuela

NPR  

State Department Says All U.S. Diplomats Have Left Venezuela Enlarge this image toggle caption Fernando Llano/AP Fernando Llano/AP Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday announced that all remaining U.S. diplomats have left Venezuela "for the time being," as relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate. "Today, all U.S. diplomats remaining in Venezuela departed the country," he said in …

All US diplomats have left Venezuela: Mike Pompeo
5 years, 9 months ago

All US diplomats have left Venezuela: Mike Pompeo

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State says Washington remains committed to supporting opposition leader Juan Guaido over Nicolas Maduro. He said the US remains committed to supporting opposition leader Juan Guaido, who wants to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and hold elections. “US diplomats will now continue that mission from other locations where they will continue to help manage the flow of …

Venezuela blames 'systematic lies about reality' for US decision to pull diplomats from country
5 years, 9 months ago

Venezuela blames 'systematic lies about reality' for US decision to pull diplomats from country

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 The US says it …

Mike Pompeo: ‘Constraint’ on Venezuela action lifted
5 years, 9 months ago

Mike Pompeo: ‘Constraint’ on Venezuela action lifted

CNN  

CNN — The US will soon impose new sanctions and visa revocations against the regime of embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pulled remaining US diplomats from the country and hinted that other, perhaps more muscular, measures are under consideration. Elliott Abrams, the US special envoy for Venezuela, wouldn’t elaborate on the secretary’s comment about …

Venezuela power outage: Maduro says power recovery will come ‘little by little’
5 years, 9 months ago

Venezuela power outage: Maduro says power recovery will come ‘little by little’

CNN  

Caracas CNN — In a televised address Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said the recovery from power outages will be “little by little,” adding the outage was an “electronic coup” carried out by “criminal minds.” Maduro blamed the US for attacking the power structure, saying the “imperialist government of the United States ordered this attack,” but offered no proof for …

Pompeo slams Cuba as ‘true imperialist power’ in Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

Pompeo slams Cuba as ‘true imperialist power’ in Venezuela

CNN  

CNN — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday took aim at the Maduro regime, Cuba and Russia over the deepening crisis in Venezuela. Describing power outages, food shortages, medical shortages, inflation and poverty, Pompeo declared: “The United States did not do that.” The US’ top diplomat directed particular scorn towards Cuba, which he and other Trump administration officials have …

Starving Venezuelans may lack strength to continue anti-Maduro fight, lawmakers warned
5 years, 10 months ago

Starving Venezuelans may lack strength to continue anti-Maduro fight, lawmakers warned

CNN  

Washington CNN — Six weeks after Juan Guaido declared himself Venezuela’s President, US lawmakers are wrestling with the possibility that momentum behind his political movement could stall and the question of how to respond as the crisis ripples regionwide. “There is actually widespread starvation.” ‘Hurting stalemate’ Embattled President Nicolas Maduro shows no signs of losing the critical support of elites …

US ramps up pressure on Maduro with fresh sanctions
5 years, 10 months ago

US ramps up pressure on Maduro with fresh sanctions

Al Jazeera  

US announces sanctions on four state governors, asks Latin American countries to step up pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro. Bogota, Colombia – US Vice President Mike Pence announced fresh US sanctions against allies of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday, after meeting with Latin American leaders including Venezuela’s self-declared interim president Juan Guaido in Colombia. 190225070314549 “Effective today, the United States …

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, …

Mike Pompeo says more sanctions on Venezuela to come
5 years, 10 months ago

Mike Pompeo says more sanctions on Venezuela to come

CNN  

CNN — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the United States would take further action to pressure embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after several people were killed in clashes with the country’s military blocking humanitarian aid from entering the country. “I think we’ll find other ways to make sure that food gets to the people who need it, and …

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 …

United States in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections from Nicolas Maduro
5 years, 11 months ago

United States in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections from Nicolas Maduro

ABC  

The United States is holding direct communications with members of Venezuela's military urging them to abandon leader Nicolas Maduro, a senior White House official said. Key points: Winning over the support of the military is critical in toppling Nicolas Maduro's regime The US has not ruled out imposing further sanctions on Maduro "to accept a legitimate democratic transition." Self-declared president …

Sending military to Venezuela is an option, says Donald Trump
5 years, 11 months ago

Sending military to Venezuela is an option, says Donald Trump

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump said that sending the military to Venezuela was “an option” and that he had turned down President Nicolás Maduro’s request for a meeting. Mr. Trump said Mr. Maduro requested a meeting months ago and he turned down the Venezuela leader. “So, I think the process is playing out — very, very big tremendous protests.” Pressure on …

Venezuela's Opposition Leader, U.S. Embark On Risky Strategy For Military Uprising
5 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela's Opposition Leader, U.S. Embark On Risky Strategy For Military Uprising

NPR  

Venezuela's Opposition Leader, U.S. Embark On Risky Strategy For Military Uprising The U.S. government and Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president are calling on the military to withdraw support for Maduro's government. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Now to the power struggle in Venezuela where opposition leader Juan Guaido claims to be the country's legitimate president, and President Nicolas Maduro is holding onto power …

US slaps sanctions on Venezuela's State-owned oil company with view to forcing President Nicolas Maduro to resign
5 years, 11 months ago

US slaps sanctions on Venezuela's State-owned oil company with view to forcing President Nicolas Maduro to resign

Firstpost  

The move would potentially cost the country $11 billion in revenues, a move that seeks to force President Nicolas Maduro to give up power after the opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president Washington: The US has slapped sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company that would potentially cost the country $11 billion in revenues, a move that seeks to …

White House not tamping down tensions after Bolton seen holding notepad with words ‘5000 troops to Colombia’
5 years, 11 months ago

White House not tamping down tensions after Bolton seen holding notepad with words ‘5000 troops to Colombia’

CNN  

CNN — The White House is not tamping down tensions after national security adviser John Bolton was seen Monday holding a yellow legal pad inscribed with the words “5000 troops to Colombia.” “As the President has said, all options are on the table,” a White House spokesman said when asked for an explanation of the notes, which were seen during …

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