Nicolas Maduro
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor believes there is “reasonable basis” to believe Venezuela has committed crimes against humanity, according to a report published by the prosecutor’s...
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...
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...