World Jul 30 Across Venezuela, statues of Hugo Chávez are being attacked over alleged stolen election By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
World Feb 25 Watch 9:47 Sick Venezuelans struggle to survive amid crumbling health system, lack of care As Venezuela grapples with a political, economic and humanitarian crisis, its health care system is crumbling. Shortages of doctors, drugs, power and clean water have led to illness epidemics, and families suffering the consequences no longer trust the country’s disintegrating… By Marcia Biggs, Frank Carlson
World Feb 22 Watch 8:01 Why Venezuela’s Chavistas are fiercely loyal to Maduro, despite economic crisis Violence has broken out in Venezuela as opposition groups, led by Juan Guaido, attempt to bring in foreign aid against the will of President Nicolas Maduro. Despite international support for Guaido, a fiercely loyal minority of Venezuelans known as Chavistas…
World Aug 09 New U.S. penalties against 8 more people over Venezuela crisis The United States is imposing sanctions on eight more individuals, including the brother of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, for undermining democracy in the South American country. By Josh Lederman, Associated Press
World Jul 14 Watch 10:10 In post-Chavez Venezuela, health care ails, food is scarce and crime is everywhere Venezuela’s hospitals are crumbling and health care system is in shambles. Kidnappers prey on citizens whose families are rich enough to pay ransom and the capital, Caracas, is the world’s most murderous city. Food is scarce — and expensive. Falling… By PBS News Hour
Apr 18 Watch Socialism after Chavez: Political divisions deepen amid unrest in Venezuela By PBS News Hour It’s been a year since Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro -- the hand-picked successor of long-time, charismatic leader Hugo Chavez -- entered office. Demonstrations against rising crime have mushroomed into massive marches over insecurity, scarcity and demonstrator arrests. Chief foreign correspondent Margaret… Continue watching
Mar 23 Three dead after day of demonstrations in Venezuela By Kayla Ruble Three people died from gunshot wounds in Venezuela on Saturday after a day of protests from both the opposition and government supporters, bringing the death toll to 34 after five weeks of heated protests against the socialist government of Venezuelan… Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch News Wrap: Bipartisan Immigration Reform Bill Makes Quiet Debut in Congress In other news Tuesday, a group of Senators from both sides of the aisle introduced a sweeping immigration reform bill, following months of negotiations. It includes a new farm worker program and visas for high-tech workers. Also, American Airlines had… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch Assessing U.S.-Venezuela Relations After Very Close Election Favors Maduro Assessing U.S.-Venezuela Relations After Very Close Election Favors Maduro… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch Chavez Successor Nicolás Maduro Wins Election by Narrow Margin A month after the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, his "heir apparent," acting president Nicolás Maduro, was elected by voters by a slim margin. Ray Suarez reports on the special election, including opposition calls for a recount. Continue watching