Feb 25 Watch 9:47 Sick Venezuelans struggle to survive amid crumbling health system, lack of care By Marcia Biggs, Frank Carlson As Venezuela grapples with a political, economic and humanitarian crisis, its health care system is crumbling. Shortages of doctors, drugs, power and clean water have led to illness epidemics, and families suffering the consequences no longer trust the country’s disintegrating… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 10:07 Sick and starving, Venezuelan children stoke fear of a lost generation – and more violence By Marcia Biggs, Frank Carlson Amid Venezuela’s political and economic upheaval, millions of children are facing hunger, preventable diseases, lack of education and violence. Chronic poverty and food shortages drive kids and their families to desperation, whether sifting through garbage for scraps or joining a… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 10:41 A year after the rise of Juan Guaido, Venezuelans are still waiting for change By Marcia Biggs, Frank Carlson Venezuela is in political, economic and humanitarian crisis. With its massive oil reserves, it used to be among the world’s wealthiest countries, but its economy has since collapsed. For residents opposed to the socialist regime of President Nicolas Maduro, the… Continue watching
Feb 19 Ending Putin’s support of Venezuela no easy feat for U.S. By Joshua Goodman, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press The Trump administration wants to break up the blossoming alliance between Russia and Venezuela as part of its campaign to oust Nicolás Maduro, the successor of socialist leader Hugo Chávez. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 5:15 News Wrap: New cases of novel coronavirus in China slow In our news wrap Tuesday, China’s outbreak of novel coronavirus may be slowing, with new cases falling below 2,000 for two days in a row. The country is enforcing mass quarantines and increased surveillance. Also, Afghan election officials announced that… Continue watching
Feb 12 Guaidó returns to Venezuela boosted by U.S. support By Scott Smith, Associated Press An energized Guaidó told cheering supporters at a public square in the capital of Caracas late Tuesday that he is armed with the backing of the “free world” to finish the job of reclaiming the nation. Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Trump praises Venezuela’s Juan Guaidó at the State of the Union By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Venezuela has been a top priority in Latin America for the Trump administration, which a year ago was the first among 60 governments to throw its weight behind Guaidó after he launched a campaign to oust President Nicolás Maduro from… Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 4:29 What Venezuela’s opposition leader may achieve in U.S. visit Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó appeared Saturday at a Miami rally, telling supporters that democracy will return to Venezuela and he will replace socialist President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. and many other countries backed Guaidó after last year's disputed election. Continue watching
Jan 27 Ally of Venezuela’s Maduro hires D.C. lobbyist to build ties By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press An ally of Nicolás Maduro has spent $2 million to hire a Washington lobbyist to ease U.S. sanctions and help reset bilateral relations as the U.S.-backed campaign to oust the socialist leader stalls. The outreach comes as the U.S.’ support… Continue reading
Jan 20 Guaidó meets Pompeo, condemns Venezuela for links to terrorism By Christine Armario, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó joined leaders from the United States and Latin America during a counter-terrorism conference at the General Santander Police Academy in Bogota, Colombia. Continue reading