Apr 30 Venezuela's Guaido takes to streets in military uprising By Scott Smith, Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets with a small contingent of heavily armed troops early Tuesday in a bold and risky attempt to lead a military uprising and oust socialist leader Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading
Apr 27 There's a measles outbreak. Do you need another shot? By Nsikan Akpan If you had measles as a child, do you need another shot? What if you can’t remember if you were vaccinated? Your measles questions answered. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 9:00 On Cuba policy change, Bolton says, 'I can't wait for the lawsuits' The White House says Americans will now be able to sue businesses operating on land confiscated by the Castro regime. Previous administrations declined to enforce the related Helms-Burton Law. Canada and the EU, which have private-sector interests on Cuban land,… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 8:55 Venezuelans facing tumult at home flood into Peru By Kira Kay Millions of Venezuelans have fled the country's economic and political crises in recent years, with an estimated 500,000 migrating to Peru in 2018 alone. Many have entered the country on work permits allowing them to stay for up to one… Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch 3:14 Pompeo pushes for Venezuelan sanctions in South America By PBS NewsHour Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with leaders in Paraguay and Peru on Saturday as part of a tour of four South American countries. Hari Sreenivasan spoke to Chris Sabatini of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 7:14 In Mozambique, Yemen and Venezuela crises, access for aid is hard to come by Mozambique’s official death toll from a deadly cyclone in March has topped 1,000. In the storm’s aftermath, survivors face lack of power, food and supplies, plus deadly outbreaks of diseases like cholera and malaria. Amna Nawaz talks to David Beasley,… Continue watching
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