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How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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Venezuela sees some perks of renewed ties with Colombia after years of disputes
1 year, 8 months ago

Venezuela sees some perks of renewed ties with Colombia after years of disputes

NPR  

Venezuela sees some perks of renewed ties with Colombia after years of disputes Enlarge this image toggle caption John Otis for NPR John Otis for NPR SAN ANTONIO DEL TÁCHIRA, Venezuela — At a warehouse in this Venezuelan border town, customs officials inspect tractor trailers loaded with imports from neighboring Colombia. "Now, Venezuela doesn't even rank among Colombia's top-20 trade …

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Venezuelan opposition strips Juan Guaidó of ‘presidential’ role
1 year, 11 months 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 …

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Venezuela’s gov, opponents resume talks; US eases sanction
2 years ago

Venezuela’s gov, opponents resume talks; US eases sanction

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Venezuela’s government and its opposition on Saturday agreed to create a U.N.-managed fund to finance health, food and education programs for the poor, while the Biden administration eased some oil sanctions on the country in an effort to boost the newly restarted talks between the sides. Venezuelan resources held in the international financial system will be directed …

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Venezuelan opposition faces fading enthusiasm
2 years, 9 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 …

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Alleged Maduro co-conspirator says CIA knew about coup plans
2 years, 10 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 …

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Venezuelan government, opposition leaders to meet in Mexico
3 years, 4 months ago

Venezuelan government, opposition leaders to meet in Mexico

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 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. The fragile process, however, fell apart when the …

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US eases crippling Venezuela sanction, allows propane deals
3 years, 5 months ago

US eases crippling Venezuela sanction, allows propane deals

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. government on Monday moved to ease a crippling sanction imposed by the Trump administration on Venezuela by allowing companies to export propane to the troubled South American country, a step that could mitigate a shortage that has pushed people to cook on charcoal or wood grills. “The intimidation has never stopped us,” said Guaidó, who …

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Venezuelans tied to anti-Maduro plot sentenced to 6 years
3 years, 7 months ago

Venezuelans tied to anti-Maduro plot sentenced to 6 years

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A judge in Colombia has sentenced three Venezuelan men to six years in prison for helping organize an ill-conceived plot to remove President Nicolás Maduro involving former American Green Berets. In March, the men pleaded guilty to working alongside Jordan Goudreau, a former U.S. Green Beret and Iraq war veteran, in organizing a rag tag army of a …

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Sanctions prompt Venezuela to expel head of EU delegation
3 years, 10 months ago

Sanctions prompt Venezuela to expel head of EU delegation

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government on Wednesday ordered the expulsion of the chief European Union diplomat in the South American nation following the bloc’s decision to impose sanctions on several Venezuelan officials accused of undermining democracy or violating human rights. The Venezuelan government action came two days after the European Union’s foreign ministers sanctioned 19 Venezuelan officials, freezing their assets …

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Jailed suspect in anti-Maduro plot blames Colombia, Guaido
3 years, 10 months ago

Jailed suspect in anti-Maduro plot blames Colombia, Guaido

Associated Press  

MIAMI — From a windowless cell in a maximum-security prison in Colombia, Yacsy Álvarez awaits trial on charges she helped organize an attempted armed invasion to overthrow the government in neighboring Venezuela. Colombian President Iván Duque said at the time the four were “presumably promoted and financed by Maduro’s dictatorial regime” although so far authorities haven’t presented any hard evidence …

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Trump signs last-minute order shielding Venezuelan migrants from deportation
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump signs last-minute order shielding Venezuelan migrants from deportation

LA Times  

A man stands in front of signs displaying prices of products in U.S. dollars outside a grocery store in the Quinta Crespo neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela. In his final few hours in office, President Trump signed an order late Tuesday shielding tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants from deportation, rewarding the Venezuelan exiles who have been among his most loyal …

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

Venezuela’s Maduro claims sweeping victory in boycotted election

LA Times  

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

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From Spain, top dissident vows to fight for free Venezuela
4 years, 1 month 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 …

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Ex-Green Berets sentenced to 20 years for Venezuela attack
4 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Green Berets sentenced to 20 years for Venezuela attack

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — A Venezuelan court has sentenced two former U.S. special forces soldiers to 20 years in prison for their part in a blunder-filled beach attack aimed at overthrowing President Nicolás Maduro. Lawyers for the former Green Berets, Luke Denman and Airan Berry, said they were barred from the secretive jailhouse proceedings Friday night in what they consider a …

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British judge denies Venezuela’s Maduro access to gold in London vault
4 years, 5 months ago

British judge denies Venezuela’s Maduro access to gold in London vault

LA Times  

A British judge Thursday refused to give Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro control of nearly $2 billion in gold stashed in a Bank of England vault, ruling that it would be unlawful as Britain does not recognize him as president of the South American nation. But Britain’s central bank has refused to hand it over to Maduro’s socialist administration because London …

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Gold in London bank sparks battle between Venezuelan rivals
4 years, 5 months ago

Gold in London bank sparks battle between Venezuelan rivals

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The political battle over control of Venezuela has turned to a $1.8 billion stack of gold bars sitting in the Bank of England’s vault in London, where a judge is expected to decide soon on who has the rightful claim to the bullion. But the central bank for the United Kingdom, whose government recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader …

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Venezuela’s Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after sanctions
4 years, 5 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 …

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