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Maduro: Venezuela and Colombia need to 'normalise' ties

21-10-2021 11:11 Nicolás Maduro calls for the normalisation of trade and diplomatic relations with Colombia, which have been non-existent since 2019 when the government refused to recognise him as Venezuela's leader.

Extradition of Alex Saab

Alleged money-launderer close to Maduro defiant after extradition to US

18-10-2021 15:45 Alex Saab, a fugitive businessman accused of acting as a money-launderer for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's regime, says he will not collaborate with the United States, a day after his extradition from Cape Verde.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuelan opposition urges government to resume talks after walkout

17-10-2021 21:21 Venezuela's opposition calls on President Nicolás Maduro's government to resume talks to resolve their differences, after the ruling party withdrew from the latest round over extradition of Alex Saab.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela rivals report more progress at political talks

28-09-2021 08:58 Venezuela's government and opposition reported further progress toward resolving their differences during a third round of talks in Mexico City that wrapped up on Monday.

Venezuelan political crisis

Sanctions and elections on table at Venezuela talks

12-08-2021 14:09 Venezuela's government and opposition will restart talks in Mexico with sanctions, political prisoners and elections on the table, but not the future of President Nicolás Maduro.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela's Maduro says Mexico to host talks with opposition

13-07-2021 09:35 Venezuelan leader says Mexico will host talks between his government and the opposition, but insists he will only take part if international sanctions are lifted. Little comment on latest arrest of another opposition leader, Freddy Guevara.

Venezuelan Crisis

Guaidó responds to Alberto Fernández: 'Human beings are disappearing in Venezuela'

11-07-2021 17:27 Venezuelan opposition leader challenges previous statements by the Argentina's president, but suggests Fernández administration "can be a bridge" in efforts to resolve the crisis.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Biden reaffirms support for Venezuela opposition leader Guaidó

06-07-2021 15:27 Joe Biden reaffirms US support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, even in the midst of efforts to resume negotiations with President Nicolas Maduro's government.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela's Maduro blows hot and cold in bid for sanctions relief

06-07-2021 15:19 Embattled Venezuelan leader is hoping such assurances on upcoming elections will lead to a softening of the economic sanctions hanging over the country.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela opposition group MUD cleared to stand in election

30-06-2021 09:01 Democratic Unity Roundtable, Venezuelan opposition coalition known as MUD, has been granted permission to contest regional elections in November after a three-year ban.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Maduro, Guaidó and Alberto: the beginning of a new phase in Venezuela?

26-06-2021 00:33 Both sides of the Venezuelan grieta have publicly stated their intention to sit at the negotiating table. This is a massive step forward after years of deadlock.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Juan Guaidó: ‘We’re not depending on the good faith of a dictatorship’

26-06-2021 00:01 Venezuela, says Juan Guaidó, remains gripped by crisis and needs a plan of national salvation. The opposition leader, recognised by more than 60 nations as the country's interim president, on the need for free and fair elections, Argentina’s diplomatic stance and the position of Pope Francis.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Crisis in Venezuela

Maduro’s tightened grip forces Venezuela’s opposition to lower sights

25-06-2021 23:51 For years, the nation’s fractured opposition has been battling itself, not just authoritarian rule. Imprisoned by the dozens, disenfranchised by rigged elections and pushed into exile by Maduro, leaders also split on strategy and wrestled for prominence.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Can Maduro’s reluctant reforms halt Venezuela’s economic freefall?

25-06-2021 23:36 New policy mix bears little resemblance to the neo-Marxist “Socialism of the 21st century” that Venezuela pursued under the late Hugo Chávez.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela appoints new, pro-president electoral council

05-05-2021 12:18 New national electoral council that has a majority favorable to President Nicolás Maduro's government voted into power, setting up potentially fresh barriers to opposition participation in upcoming votes.

Maduro's Venezuela

Venezuela to request UN aid to clear mines from Colombia border

05-04-2021 12:34 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said in a televised speech that the country is preparing to ask for immediate emergency aid from the UN to defuse antipersonnel mines allegedly placed in the southeast of the country by Colombian armed groups.

Global pandemic

Venezuela won't accept AstraZeneca vaccine through Covax

25-03-2021 14:47 Venezuela informs the Pan American Health Organisation it will not accept the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite having ordered between 1.4 and 2.4 million doses of it through Covax.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Argentina quits Lima Group, saying its work has ‘led to nothing’

24-03-2021 15:29 Buenos Aires announces its withdrawal from the Lima Group, saying its efforts had "led to nothing" and failed to provide an exit from the crisis.

UNITED STATES

Venezuela's Maduro hopes for 'better relations' with US under Biden

21-01-2021 15:22 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he hopes for better relations with Washington under US President Joe Biden.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

New National Assembly leaves Guaidó out in cold in Venezuela

05-01-2021 11:26 A new Venezuelan National Assembly will be sworn in Tuesday, leaving Western-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó out in the political cold.

Venezuelan elections

Venezuela’s election facade helps push Juan Guaidó offstage

08-12-2020 08:31 Sunday’s feigned election in Venezuela, ending Juan Guaidó’s connection with the legislature that formed the basis of his claim to the presidency, may be what some need to rethink how to deal with the troubled nation.

Venezuelan elections

Boycott-tainted poll win gives Maduro total control in Venezuela

07-12-2020 12:16 President Nicolás Maduro seized total control of Venezuela's political institutions on Sunday with a sweeping victory in legislative elections that were boycotted by the main opposition parties and criticised by the international community.

JUAN GUAIDÓ INTERVIEW

Leading poll boycott, Venezuela's Guaidó seeks more sanctions on Maduro

02-12-2020 00:12 Opposition leader Juan Guaidó is leading a boycott of Venezuela's legislative elections on Sunday and, despite losing political momentum, says he is still the person the international community needs to oust Nicolás Maduro's regime.

US ELECTION 2020

Biden heralds shift in Washington's strategy toward Venezuela

15-11-2020 08:03 Democratic leader's arrival in the White House could help pave the way for a political solution to crisis in Venezuela, with use of sanctions against social administration in Caracas likely to be more targeted.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Leopoldo López leaves embassy haven to flee Venezuela

25-10-2020 10:54 Statement from Voluntad Popular party confirms former opposition mayor has left the country to continue his work from abroad in a decision they deemed “best for the country and the fight for Venezuela's freedom.”

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Control of Venezuelan gold held in London cast into doubt

05-10-2020 17:07 British court throws in question who controls nearly US$2 billion in Venezuelan gold stowed in a London bank vault amid a power struggle between President Nicolás Maduro and US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

Bloomberg

Ex-Costa Rica president Laura Chinchilla pitches IDB top job candidacy

03-09-2020 11:56 Laura Chinchilla, former president of Costa Rica, is considered a long-shot in the race to head the Inter-American Development Bank, but is positioning herself as a moderate alternative to US President Donald Trump's nomination, Mauricio Claver-Carone.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela opposition politician breaks with US-backed Guaidó

03-09-2020 00:04 Henrique Capriles says he will fight for fair elections, breaking with US-backed leader Juan Guaido, whose coalition has vowed to boycott Venezuela's upcoming congressional elections.

Venezuela in Crisis

Citgo oil executives, held two years, go to trial in Venezuela

07-08-2020 15:36 Six US oil executives were arrested on embezzlement charges in 2017. Now, this lingering case has taken on a new sense of urgency.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuelan coalition opposed to Maduro rejects upcoming vote

02-08-2020 18:52 Coalition of political parties in Venezuela led by Juan Guaidó says it won't participate in upcoming congressional elections called by officials loyal to President Nicolás Maduro.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela accuses US of blocking ability to pay UN dues

22-06-2020 19:26 Venezuela accuses United States of blocking its ability to pay dues to the United Nations, making it was the only country unable to vote in the UN General Assembly elections on June 17.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Virus forges rare accord among Venezuela's bitter rivals, Maduro and Guaidó

03-06-2020 16:04 One-page agreement, signed June 1 by Maduro's health minister and National Assembly representative, says both sides will work in coordination to find funds for fighting the coronavirus.

Venezuela in crisis

US outlines plan for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief

31-03-2020 17:12 Trump administration leaves Guaidó in limbo, as it indicates Washington is prepared to lift sanctions in support of a new transitional government – but only if both Maduro and opposition leader step aside.

Coronavirus pandemic

IMF rejects Maduro's bid for emergency US$5-billion loan to fight virus

18-03-2020 10:18 Fund says request can't be considered because there was no clarity among its 189 member states on who it recognises as Venezuela's rightful leader: Nicolás Maduro or Juan Guaidó.

Democracy in Crisis

Venezuelan police fire tear gas at opposition protest

10-03-2020 15:55 Some of the protesters responded by throwing stones at the police, while others fled the scene.

BRAZIL LEADER IN WASHINGTON

Venezuela, trade leads agenda at Trump-Bolsonaro meeting

09-03-2020 12:04 President Trump declined to commit to whether tariffs on steel imports would be on the agenda in his upcoming meeting with Bolsonaro.

Venezuelan Crisis

Maduro aide accuses opposition of staging threat on Guaidó

06-03-2020 17:46 Opposition lawmaker Juan Pablo Guanjpa disputed the Venezuelan government's claims that Juan Guaidó staged an attack on himself at an opposition rally.

Political tensions

Brazil cuts off dialogue with Venezuela, recalls ‘all’ diplomats

06-03-2020 13:24 Brazilian diplomats called home after tensions escalated between President Jair Bolsonaro and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over Brasilia's support for opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

Venezuela in crisis

Anger as Maduro urges Venezuela's women to have six children

05-03-2020 14:05 Much-criticised president's comments come with his nation gripped by nation-wide food, clothes, and healthcare shortages.

Democracy in Crisis

16-year-old shot at Guaidó rally as tensions rise in Venezuela

02-03-2020 13:01 Guaidó, who is recognised as the rightful leader of Venezuela by 50 nations, escaped the incident unharmed.

Venezuela in Crisis

Venezuela National Assembly authorises Guaidó to use frozen funds

28-02-2020 11:54 Opposition-controlled legislature released the funds so that opposition leader, who is recognised by 50 countries as the troubled nation's interim president, can continue representing the country abroad.

Crisis in Venezuela

UN study: 1 of every 3 Venezuelans is facing hunger

24-02-2020 09:33 The study found that a total of 9.3 million people are moderately or severely food insecure, as wages stay stagnant amid unprecedented hyperinflation.

VENEZUELA DIVISION

Venezuelan police search home of detained uncle of Juan Guaidó

21-02-2020 12:31 Opposition leader says military police raided the home of his uncle early Thursday, a week after he was arrested on suspicion of bringing explosives into Venezuela on the same flight as the opposition leader.

Crisis in Venezuela

Lima Group urges world to help bring stability to Venezuela

21-02-2020 12:26 Foreign ministers seek international support for a return to democracy in Venezuela.

Geopolitical Chess

Ending Putin's support of Venezuela no easy feat for Washington

19-02-2020 13:54 For months, US officials have been warning foreign companies that they could face retaliation if they continue to do business with Maduro. Those admonishments have been aimed primarily at Russia and its oil trade with Venezuela.

Democracy in Crisis

Venezuela suspends airline after Guaidó's flight home

18-02-2020 11:25 Guaidó returned this week from an international tour seeking support to oust President Nicolas Maduro, violating a travel ban.

Democracy in Crisis

Denouncing US, Venezuelan troops, militias stage drills

17-02-2020 11:43 Amid rising tensions between the two nations, Maduro ordered civilians to take the streets for militia training.

Crisis in Venezuela

Energised Guaidó returns to Venezuela, vowing it's 'time to move forward'

12-02-2020 11:58 Venezuelan opposition laeder, who is recognised by over 50 countries as country's interim leader, returns from an international tour courting support from various heads of state, including US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

BLOOMBERG - LONG READ

Venezuelan emigrants return as Maduro embraces capitalism

07-02-2020 15:18 After leading his country’s economy over a cliff, President Nicolas Maduro has brought it a certain measure of stability. By allowing dollars to flow freely and private enterprise to flourish in recent months, he seems to have breathed new life into his regime.

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela rounds up US oil executives as Guaidó visits DC

06-02-2020 11:56 In a retaliatory move, the Maduro administration detained six American oil executives in Venezuela. Their whereabouts are unknown.

News of juan guaido

Maduro: Venezuela and Colombia need to 'normalise' ties

Alleged money-launderer close to Maduro defiant after extradition to US

Venezuelan opposition urges government to resume talks after walkout

Venezuela rivals report more progress at political talks

Sanctions and elections on table at Venezuela talks

Venezuela's Maduro says Mexico to host talks with opposition

Guaidó responds to Alberto Fernández: 'Human beings are disappearing in Venezuela'

Biden reaffirms support for Venezuela opposition leader Guaidó

Venezuela's Maduro blows hot and cold in bid for sanctions relief

Venezuela opposition group MUD cleared to stand in election

Maduro, Guaidó and Alberto: the beginning of a new phase in Venezuela?

Juan Guaidó: ‘We’re not depending on the good faith of a dictatorship’

Maduro’s tightened grip forces Venezuela’s opposition to lower sights

Can Maduro’s reluctant reforms halt Venezuela’s economic freefall?

Venezuela appoints new, pro-president electoral council

Venezuela to request UN aid to clear mines from Colombia border

Venezuela won't accept AstraZeneca vaccine through Covax

Argentina quits Lima Group, saying its work has ‘led to nothing’

Venezuela's Maduro hopes for 'better relations' with US under Biden

New National Assembly leaves Guaidó out in cold in Venezuela

Venezuela’s election facade helps push Juan Guaidó offstage

Boycott-tainted poll win gives Maduro total control in Venezuela

Leading poll boycott, Venezuela's Guaidó seeks more sanctions on Maduro

Biden heralds shift in Washington's strategy toward Venezuela

Leopoldo López leaves embassy haven to flee Venezuela

Control of Venezuelan gold held in London cast into doubt

Ex-Costa Rica president Laura Chinchilla pitches IDB top job candidacy

Venezuela opposition politician breaks with US-backed Guaidó

Citgo oil executives, held two years, go to trial in Venezuela

Venezuelan coalition opposed to Maduro rejects upcoming vote

Venezuela accuses US of blocking ability to pay UN dues

Virus forges rare accord among Venezuela's bitter rivals, Maduro and Guaidó

US outlines plan for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief

IMF rejects Maduro's bid for emergency US$5-billion loan to fight virus

Venezuelan police fire tear gas at opposition protest

Venezuela, trade leads agenda at Trump-Bolsonaro meeting

Maduro aide accuses opposition of staging threat on Guaidó

Brazil cuts off dialogue with Venezuela, recalls ‘all’ diplomats

Anger as Maduro urges Venezuela's women to have six children

16-year-old shot at Guaidó rally as tensions rise in Venezuela

Venezuela National Assembly authorises Guaidó to use frozen funds

UN study: 1 of every 3 Venezuelans is facing hunger

Venezuelan police search home of detained uncle of Juan Guaidó

Lima Group urges world to help bring stability to Venezuela

Ending Putin's support of Venezuela no easy feat for Washington

Venezuela suspends airline after Guaidó's flight home

Denouncing US, Venezuelan troops, militias stage drills

Energised Guaidó returns to Venezuela, vowing it's 'time to move forward'

Venezuelan emigrants return as Maduro embraces capitalism

Venezuela rounds up US oil executives as Guaidó visits DC

Argentina's peso weakens past key level in parallel market

José Mujica: ‘Things cannot function when one half of the country is against the other half’

Buenos Aires celebrates Charly García’s 70th birthday

Venezuela ex-intel chief claims Hugo Chávez sent Kirchners US$21 million

Pre-election jitters send blue dollar, country risk rate soaring

Quién es el empresario argentino desaparecido en Uruguay

"El loco del pavimento": quién es el exconvicto autor del doble crimen en el buque tanque "Ayane"

Ante una multitud, Máximo Kirchner homenajeó a Néstor y habló de "oposición destituyente"

¿Se rompen las coaliciones?

Fernanda Vallejos propuso "salir por arriba" del "laberinto" de la deuda con el FMI