World Aug 04 World leaders voice concern as thousands arrested in Venezuela after disputed election By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press
World 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…
World Jul 23 Watch 9:10 Former Maduro intelligence chief on why Guaido’s revolt failed Venezuela is facing an economic crisis, with residents suffering shortages of electricity, food, gas and medicine. Its political fate is also unclear, as U.S.-backed Juan Guaido challenges President Nicolas Maduro. So far, Maduro has clung to power -- but some… By Nick Schifrin
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 Feb 18 Watch 7:33 Of pushing out Maduro, Guaido says ‘Venezuela already decided for change’ President Trump has again called for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to resign and hand over power to Juan Guaido, president of the National Assembly, whom the U.S. and 60 other nations recognize as interim president. Special correspondent Nadja Drost sat…
Feb 12 Watch 9:33 In Venezuela, protests over aid mount amid humanitarian and political crises By Nadja Drost, Bruno Frederico In Venezuela, tens of thousands took to the streets demanding that President Nicolas Maduro allow emergency aid into the stricken country, where inflation has made basic necessities unaffordable. Many Venezuelans are urging Maduro to step down and let opposition leader… Continue watching
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… Continue watching
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. Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 3:52 Unrest in Venezuela continues as political tensions rise By PBS News Hour In a movement dubbed “The Mother of all Marches,” thousands of Venezuelans hit the streets Wednesday to protest President Nicolas Maduro. National Guard troops fired tear gas at the crowd. At least five people were killed, and hundreds were arrested. Continue watching
Mar 23 Three dead after day of demonstrations in Venezuela By Kayla Ruble Three people died from gunshot wounds in Venezuela on Saturday after a day of protests from both the opposition and government supporters, bringing the death toll to 34 after five weeks of heated protests against the socialist government of Venezuelan… Continue reading