World Dec 29 In Venezuela, an ongoing struggle for power amid a growing humanitarian disaster By Marcia Biggs
Politics Oct 05 Court ruling casts doubt over control of Venezuelan gold held by Bank of London The appeals court ruling set aside a British judge's earlier decision granting control of the bullion to U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó. By Scott Smith, Associated Press
World Mar 31 WATCH: Pompeo outlines plan for Venezuela transitional government that could lead to sanctions relief Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will brief reporters on Tuesday morning, when he is expected to outline the Trump administration’s plan to lift sanctions on Venezuela in exchange for a new proposal for a transitional government representing allies of both… By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
World Mar 31 U.S. outlines plan for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief The Trump administration is prepared to lift sanctions on Venezuela in support of a new proposal to form a transitional government representing allies of both Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido, U.S. officials said. By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
Politics Mar 11 Opposition street marches wear thin for some Venezuelans Venezuelan political leader Juan Guaidó has repeatedly called on discontent people to march in street protests. But as this approach has failed to budge Maduro and turnout fades, some suggest a pivot to focusing on forcing fair legislative elections. By Jorge Rueda, Scott Smith, Associated Press
Feb 25 Watch 9:47 Sick Venezuelans struggle to survive amid crumbling health system, lack of care By Marcia Biggs, Frank Carlson 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… Continue watching
Feb 04 WATCH: Trump praises Venezuela’s Juan Guaidó at the State of the Union By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Venezuela has been a top priority in Latin America for the Trump administration, which a year ago was the first among 60 governments to throw its weight behind Guaidó after he launched a campaign to oust President Nicolás Maduro from… Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 4:29 What Venezuela’s opposition leader may achieve in U.S. visit Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó appeared Saturday at a Miami rally, telling supporters that democracy will return to Venezuela and he will replace socialist President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. and many other countries backed Guaidó after last year's disputed election. Continue watching
Jan 27 Ally of Venezuela’s Maduro hires D.C. lobbyist to build ties By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press An ally of Nicolás Maduro has spent $2 million to hire a Washington lobbyist to ease U.S. sanctions and help reset bilateral relations as the U.S.-backed campaign to oust the socialist leader stalls. The outreach comes as the U.S.’ support… Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 8:35 Threatened with violence, Venezuela’s Juan Guaido on finding ‘urgent solution’ to crisis Venezuela is enduring both economic meltdown and political crisis. A year ago, opposition head Juan Guaido said President Nicolas Maduro was illegitimate and that he himself was the country’s rightful leader. But although Guaido won support from nearly 60 countries… Continue watching