Jan 07 Watch 3:35 In Venezuela, dueling parliaments cast political crisis into further chaos By Marcia Biggs, Frank Carlson Venezuela’s political turmoil deepened Tuesday as supporters of President Nicolas Maduro tried to open a new session in the National Assembly without opposition members or their leader, Juan Guaido. Guaido managed to force his way into the parliament, but the… Continue watching
Jan 07 Venezuela opposition leader takes new oath amid standoff By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press The man recognized by the U.S. and over 50 other nations as Venezuela’s rightful president took his seat at the National Assembly and led opposition lawmakers in boisterously singing the country’s anthem. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 3:26 Venezuela’s political crisis escalates as Maduro tries to wrest parliament from Guaido By Marcia Biggs, Frank Carlson Sunday saw new chaos in Venezuela’s enduring political and economic disaster. Juan Guaido, leader of parliament and the opposition to President Nicolas Maduro, was physically barred from the National Assembly. Maduro supporters then claimed they’d replaced him as the speaker. Continue watching
Oct 17 Venezuela wins seat on UN human rights body despite opposition By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft called the placing of President Nicolás Maduro's government on the council "an embarrassment to the United Nations and a tragedy for the people of Venezuela."… Continue reading
Sep 26 U.S. imposes travel ban on Cuba’s Raul Castro and his family By Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the ban is in response to "gross human rights abuses" in Cuba and supporting Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 6:50 Why Guaido official believes regime change in Venezuela is non-negotiable The governance of Venezuela appears to be in a deadlock. Opposition leader Juan Guaido, whom the U.S. recognizes as president, has been unable to oust President Nicolas Maduro. The two sides were negotiating until recently, when Maduro, who is supported… Continue watching
Aug 06 Trump freezes Venezuelan government assets amid tensions By Joshua Goodman, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press The Trump administration froze all Venezuelan government assets in a dramatic escalation of tensions with Nicolás Maduro that places his socialist administration alongside a short list of adversaries from Cuba, North Korea, Syria and Iran. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: ‘There are alliances’ who want Maduro in power, former Venezuelan intelligence chief says By Ali Rogin Until three months ago, former Manuel Ricardo Cristopher Figuera was one of the most powerful men in Venezuela. He says Maduro’s hold on power depends on the Venezuelan army. Continue reading
Jul 25 U.S. sanctions Venezuela President Maduro’s stepsons By Joshua Goodman, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press The U.S. accused them of forming part of a sophisticated scheme that stole hundreds of millions in dollars from food import contracts. Continue reading
Jul 24 Venezuela’s Maduro says U.S. triggered massive blackout By Associated Press The outage hit at rush hour Monday leaving millions without basic services freezing Caracas' metro, snarling traffic and leaving residents without running water. Continue reading