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Politics Jan 19
Trump in final parting shot hits Venezuela with sanctionsTrump leaves office Wednesday, but he's led an international coalition over two years aimed at pressuring Maduro from power. The U.S. backs his leading opponent, Juan Guaidó.
Politics Jan 11
Trump hits Cuba with new sanctions in waning daysSecretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the step on Monday, citing in particular Cuba's continued harboring of U.S. fugitives as well as its support for Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
World Jan 05
Venezuela’s socialists take control of once-defiant congressNicolás Maduro was set to extend his grip on power Tuesday as the ruling socialist party prepared to assume the leadership of Venezuela's congress, the last institution in the country it didn't already control.
World Oct 19
Evo Morales’ party claims victory in Bolivia’s presidential electionFormer Bolivian president Evo Morales’ party claimed victory in Bolivia's presidential election. Officials haven't released a formal, comprehensive count of results from Sunday’s vote.
World Sep 26
Informant in top Venezuela case lied to fedsA key informant against one of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s closest aides has been accused of lying to his law enforcement handlers in a case involving millions of dollars transported on private jets in violation of U.S. sanctions.
World Aug 18
U.S. intercepts Venezuela-bound aircraft loaded with firearmsU.S. authorities say customs officials intercepted a Venezuela-bound private jet in south Florida loaded with 82 firearms and 63,000 rounds of ammunition.
World Jul 02
U.S. tries to seize Iranian gas heading toward VenezuelaU.S. federal prosecutors are seeking to seize four tankers they say are sailing toward Venezuela with 1.1 million barrels of gasoline supplied by Iran.
Politics May 07
Democrats press Trump for answers on foiled Venezuela raidThree 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.
Politics May 06
Maduro airs video of American detained in Venezuela plotMaduro aired a video of Luke Denman on state television Wednesday in which the 34-year-old Texas native claims he signed a contract with a Florida-based company to train rebel troops and carry out the assault in exchange for up to…
Politics May 05
Trump denies ties to Venezuelan attack with 2 U.S. men jailedPresident Donald Trump says the United States had nothing to do with a suspected incursion into Venezuela that landed two U.S. citizens behind bars in the crisis-stricken South American nation.