World Jan 05 Venezuela’s socialists take control of once-defiant congress By Jorge Rueda, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
World Dec 29 Watch 7:25 In Venezuela, an ongoing struggle for power amid a growing humanitarian disaster Next week in Venezuela a new parliament is set to be sworn in, after members of the opposition boycotted elections earlier this month. It leaves opposition leader Juan Guaido in an even more precarious position, and the country with an… By Marcia Biggs
World Feb 25 Watch 8:48 Venezuela’s political battle over foreign aid turns to violent confrontation 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… By Nadja Drost, Bruno Frederico
World Jan 30 Watch 10:57 Will U.S. intervention in Venezuela help or harm its people? In Caracas, a revitalized Venezuelan opposition braved physical threats to demand that national assembly head Juan Guaidó replace President Nicolás Maduro. The Trump administration is backing Guaidó, but critics question whether U.S. intervention will help the country’s suffering population. Nick…
World Jan 23 Watch 4:48 After challenge to Maduro’s legitimacy, what’s next for Venezuela? Amidst huge crowds of supporters in Caracas, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó proclaimed himself interim president until new elections can be held. The Trump administration was quick to back Guaidó, and the country's nominal president, Nicolás Maduro, broke off U.S.
Jan 10 Watch 4:54 Venezuela’s Maduro begins second term amidst an economic crisis Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in for a second term as Venezuela’s president amidst an economic crisis. In what used to be Latin America's wealthiest country, inflation has soared, clean water and electricity are in short supply and millions of… Continue watching
Dec 04 Venezuela’s President Chavez Easily Wins Re-election By PBS NewsHour Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez swept to victory in Sunday's elections and pledged to increase socialist reforms in the South American country. Continue reading