US sanctions Cuba’s Castro for supporting Venezuela’s Maduro
The Trump administration on Thursday imposed diplomatic sanctions on Cuban Communist Party leader Raul Castro, accusing him of “gross violations of human rights” as it...
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Venezuela opposition says it will meet Maduro envoys in Barbados
Venezuela‘s opposition will meet with representatives of President Nicolas Maduro’s government in Barbados for talks mediated by Norway, the parties involved said on Sunday, as...
Venezuelan general urges military to disavow Maduro as opposition stages rallies
An active Venezuelan general called on the armed forces to rebel against President Nicolas Maduro and to recognize the opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim chief...
As West turns on him, Venezuela’s Maduro flexes military muscle
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro oversaw a display of the army’s Russian hardware on Sunday, with anti-aircraft flak and tank rounds pounding a hillside to show...
Major European countries poised to recognise Venezuela’s Guaido
MAJOR European countries threw their weight behind Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday saying they would recognise him as interim president if Nicolas Maduro failed to...
After upstaging Maduro, Venezuela’s Guaido seeks to keep up pressure
By Brian Ellsworth CARACAS, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition on Thursday will seek to maintain pressure on isolated President Nicolas Maduro after congress chief...
Venezuela security forces kill hundreds – UN
Venezuelan security forces suspected of killing hundreds of demonstrators and alleged criminals enjoy immunity from prosecution, indicating that the rule of law is “virtually absent”...
Defying global pressure, Maduro seeks re-election in Venezuela
By Andrew Cawthorne Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking a six-year term on Sunday in a vote condemned by foes as the “coronation” of...
Venezuela opposition plots ‘zero hour’ after anti-Maduro vote
Energised by a massive vote against President Nicolas Maduro in an unofficial plebiscite, Venezuela‘s opposition mulled on Monday how to escalate protests and block a new...
Venezuelan opposition floods Caracas in anti-Maduro protest
Chanting “this government will fall!” Venezuelan opposition supporters descended on Caracas on Thursday to press for a recall referendum this year against unpopular Socialist President...
Venezuela blocks anti-Maduro march in Caracas, tear gas fired
Security forces fired tear gas on Wednesday to block an intended march by protesters demanding a recall referendum to end Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist rule....
Venezuela opposition thrashes “Chavismo” to win legislature
By Girish Gupta and Alexandra Ulmer Venezuela’s opposition trounced the ruling Socialists on Sunday to win the legislature for the first time in 16 years...
Students give Easter twist to dwindling Venezuela protests
By Andrew Cawthorne Venezuelan students are marching barefoot, building crucifixes and planning to burn effigies of President Nicolas Maduro to try and breathe new life into their...
Venezuela’s Maduro, opposition to talk in push to end deadly unrest
By Andrew Cawthorne and Eyanir Chinea President Nicolas Maduro was due to host Venezuelan opposition leaders on Thursday night at the start of mediated talks intended to stem...
From jail, Venezuela protest leader urges resistance
Venezuela’s jailed protest leader urged supporters on Friday to keep demonstrating peacefully against President Nicolas Maduro despite violence that has killed at least six people and rocked...
Venezuela protest leader surrenders, fourth person dies in unrest
Hardline Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez surrendered to security forces on Tuesday to face charges of fomenting unrest against President Nicolas Maduro’s government that has killed four people in...
Venezuela’s Maduro slams Colombia’s Santos for ‘betrayal’
By Eyanir Chinea and Enrique Andres Pretel Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused his Colombian counterpart, Juan Manuel Santos, of “betrayal”, saying he had lost...
