Politics Dec 30 Venezuelan opposition strips Juan Guaidó of ‘presidential’ role By Camille Rodriguez Montilla, Manuel Rueda, Associated Press
Politics Oct 13 U.S. will take in some Venezuelan migrants, expel others to Mexico The Biden administration has agreed to accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants, similar to how Ukrainians have been admitted since Russia's invasion. By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Politics May 17 U.S. to ease some economic sanctions against Venezuela The United States government is moving to ease a few economic sanctions on Venezuela in a gesture meant to encourage resumed negotiations between the U.S.-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolás Maduro. By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press
Nation Mar 09 Biden administration says 2 Americans have been freed from Venezuelan detention The White House says two American detainees have been released by the Venezuelan government. By Eric Tucker, Regina Garcia Cano, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
World Jan 23 Watch 4:12 In Venezuela, confidence in the democratic process wanes as Maduro maintains power It’s been three years since opposition leader Juan Guaido’s party won Venezuela's presidential election. But despite international support for Guaido, President Nicolas Maduro continues to lead. With confidence in the democratic process waning, Venezuela is also undergoing a shrinking economy… By PBS NewsHour
Nov 03 In a first, International Criminal Court opens probe into Venezuela By Associated Press The International Criminal Court is opening a formal investigation into crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro's rule. Continue reading
Apr 23 Venezuela’s Maduro begins allowing aid against hunger, virus By Regina Garcia Cano, Jorge Rueda, Associated Press Maduro for years had rejected numerous humanitarian aid offers as unnecessary and as veiled attempts by the United States and other hostile forces to destabilize his socialist government. That stance appears to have wavered amid continuing hardships. Continue reading
Feb 24 Sanctions prompt Venezuela to expel head of EU delegation By Jorge Rueda, Associated Press Venezuela's government has ordered the expulsion of the head of the EU delegation in the South American nation following the bloc's decision to impose sanctions on several Venezuelan officials accused of undermining democracy or violating human rights. Continue reading
Jan 19 Trump in final parting shot hits Venezuela with sanctions By Scott Smith, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Trump 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. Continue reading
Jan 11 Trump hits Cuba with new sanctions in waning days By Matthew Lee, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Secretary 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. Continue reading