UNITED STATES Venezuela's Maduro hopes for 'better relations' with US under Biden Yesterdat 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.
Venezuelan Crisis Guaidó draws standing ovation at Trump speech 05-02-2020 12:44 The National Assembly leader recognized by 60 countries as the rightful president of Venezuela intends to return to Venezuela soon after courting support in his international tour.
Crisis in Venezuela Guaidó rallies Venezuelan expats in Miami at end of tour 03-02-2020 11:46 Guaidó, who is recognised as the rightful president of Venezuela by 60 countries, has spent the past two weeks rallying support from different heads of state.
Legal woes for Venezuela US law firm dumps Maduro official amid outcry 31-01-2020 12:27 US law firm Foley & Lardner agreed to represent Maduro’s Inspector General Reinaldo Muñoz for a lump sum of US$12.5 million. Some of that money was reportedly used to lobby for reduced sanctions on Venezuela.
Crisis in Venezuela Colombia seeks extradition of senator arrested in Venezuela 28-01-2020 15:12 Colombian Justice Ministry has little chance to return Aida Merlano to Colombia, given its recognition of Juan Guaidó as rightful head of state.
Bloomberg Venezuela weighs privatising oil in face of economic free fall 28-01-2020 09:43 Maduro administration studies granting majority shares and control of its oil industry to big international corporations, a move that would forsake decades of state monopoly.
Crisis in Venezuela The faces of Venezuela's wide political divide 21-01-2020 12:31 In spite of the the crisis in Venezuela, which has hit relentlessly at the largely poor areas that is the ruling party's base of support, citizens of the embattled nation vary widely on their perspectives about the current political situation.
MEDIA WARS AT&T under pressure to defy Maduro's censors in Venezuela 20-01-2020 07:00 President Maduro’s opponents want AT&T’s DirecTV unit to restore half a dozen international news channels it was required to take off air by the Venezuelan government.
VENEZUELA CRISIS Maduro loyalists fired shots at us, claim Venezuelan opposition lawmakers 15-01-2020 16:16 Venezuelan opposition lawmakers had to abandon plans to hold a session at the legislature on Wednesday after claiming to have been shot at by armed groups loyal to President Nicolas Maduro.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela's Guaidó sworn in as National Assembly speaker after stand-off 07-01-2020 13:55 Opposition leader sworn in for another term as the speaker of Venezuela's National Assembly on Tuesday after a tense stand-off with the Armed Forces who initially prevented him from entering Congress.
Bloomberg Fernández administration walks a fine line on Venezuela crisis 07-01-2020 08:13 Complications from crisis in Venezuela highlight president's delicate balancing act over an issue that is splitting Latin America’s political allegiances.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Government condemns 'unacceptable harassment' of opposition in Venezuela 06-01-2020 12:06 “To impede by force the functioning of the legislative assembly is to condemn oneself to international isolation," Foreign Minister Felipe Solá posted on Twitter.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela crisis deepens as Chavismo moves against Guaidó 06-01-2020 11:26 Opposition leader Juan Guaidó and a rival Chavismo-aligned lawmaker, Luis Parra, both claim to be the speaker of the National Assembly, following two separate votes and accusations of a "parliamentary coup" from the opposition.
BLOOMBERG US warns Argentina that IMF deal is threatened by ties with leftist allies 02-01-2020 21:03 Senior Trump administration official tells Bloomberg that sheltering Evo Morales and engaging with Nicolás Maduro crosses a red line – and it could cost Argentina investment in the Vaca Muerta shale fields.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Momentum behind Guaidó fades as Venezuela's Maduro holds firm 24-12-2019 08:14 Cracks have appeared in opposition leader's base of support in the National Assembly. His re-election as congressional president is no longer assured and legislators' official terms expire in a few months.
Venezuela Fearing persecution, new law lets Venezuelan opposition lawmakers can vote remotely 18-12-2019 12:15 National Assembly lawmakers will now be able to cast their votes online, without having to reveal their physical location
Crisis in Venezuela Over a dozen nations move to isolate Maduro's government 04-12-2019 11:02 The 1947 Rio Treaty signatories vowed to cooperate in pursuing economic sanctions and travel restrictions for Maduro government associates accused of corruption, drug-trafficking, money-laundering or human rights violations.
Crisis in Venezuela Maduro’s foes balk at UN-backed deal to rebuild power grid 04-12-2019 10:37 A proposal to rebuild Venezuela's collapsed power grid with the help of the United Nations is proving a political hot potato for Nicolás Maduro's opponents.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuelan opposition struggling for momentum against Maduro 19-11-2019 10:22 Juan Guaidó calls for daily demonstrations to drive President Nicolás Maduro from power, but only several dozen people answer.