Apr 03 Maduro loyalists strip Juan Guaido of immunity By Scott Smith, Associated Press The move paves the way for the opposition leader's prosecution and potential arrest for supposedly violating the constitution when he declared himself interim president. Continue reading
Mar 28 Venezuelan government bars Guaido from public office for 15 years By Jorge Rueda, Associated Press National Assembly leader Juan Guadio quickly responded to the decision, saying he would continue his campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading
Mar 25 New widespread blackout strikes Venezuela, prompting fears By Associated Press Many in the capital were already bracing for the worst, fearing a repeat of the chaos that swept across the country earlier this month when residents had to survive without water service and lost touch with loved ones abroad for… Continue reading
Mar 14 Last American diplomats leave Venezuela By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press The move comes amid deteriorating ties between Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the U.S., which is supporting opposition leader Juan Guaido. Continue reading
Mar 11 Desperation spreads in Venezuela after days without power By Fabiola Sanchez, Scott Smith, Associated Press In Venezuela, years of hardship for millions of people got abruptly worse after the power grid collapsed, intensifying the country's long-running misery. Continue reading
Mar 09 As blackout eases, Venezuela braces for rival rallies By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition protesters on Saturday confronted security forces on a main avenue in Caracas, venting their anger over a nationwide blackout, shortages of basic necessities and the government of President Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 7:27 How Guaido plans to increase pressure on Maduro to resign After leaving Venezuela to garner outside support, opposition leader Juan Guaido risked arrest when he returned home. He arrived safely on Monday in Caracas, where he was greeted by crowds of supporters. Nick Schifrin talks to Carlos Vecchio, recognized by… Continue watching
Mar 01 U.S. imposes sanctions on Venezuelan officials for blocking aid By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on six high-ranking members of the Venezuelan security forces and revoked the visas of other officials and their relatives. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 8:48 Venezuela’s political battle over foreign aid turns to violent confrontation By Nadja Drost, Bruno Frederico Violent protests erupted this past weekend in Venezuela over humanitarian aid shipments into the country. Meanwhile, Vice President Pence traveled to Colombia to meet with opposition leader Juan Guaido, promising that the U.S. would increase sanctions on Venezuela in an… Continue watching
Feb 24 Clean up begins on Venezuela-Colombia border after unrest By Christine Armario, Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press Venezuelan migrants on Sunday helped clean debris from a bridge where troops loyal to President Nicolas Maduro a day earlier fired tear gas on activists trying to deliver humanitarian aid in violent clashes that left two people dead and some… Continue reading