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.”
Human rights UN extends Venezuela human rights violations probe 07-10-2020 18:05 UN Human Rights Council slams "widespread" political persecution in Venezuela and votes to extend its fact-finding mission for another two years, a decision that sparks immediate repercussions in Argentina.
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.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela's oil revenue collapses 99% in six years, says Maduro 30-09-2020 09:31 Venezuela's oil revenue has collapsed 99% over the last six years, President Nicolás Maduro said, blaming financial sanctions put in place by the US for much of the loss.
HUMAN RIGHTS Experts cite 'crimes against humanity' in Maduro's Venezuela 16-09-2020 15:25 Independent experts for UN's top human rights body accuse Maduro administration of torture and killings, claiming security forces have used techniques like electric shocks, genital mutilation and asphyxiation against detainees.
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.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela's Maduro pardons dozens of political opponents 31-08-2020 23:11 Venezuelan government pardons more than 100 people, including dozens of political opponents who are in prison, have taken refuge in foreign embassies in Caracas or fled the country.
DIPLOMACY Argentina: ‘Electoral route is only way' to resolve crisis in Venezuela 17-08-2020 18:51 Government distances itself from statement from more than 30 groups calling for free general elections in order to establish transitional government.
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's fuel shortages persist despite Iran deliveries 14-07-2020 14:59 Venezuela citizens are still forced to line up for gasoline, sometimes for days, despite Iran's major fuel shipment last month.
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.
Coronavirus pandemic As coronavirus spreads, some Venezuelans opt to return home 07-04-2020 08:18 According to Colombian authorities, nearly 600 Venezuelans returned to their country over the weekend through a humanitarian corridor. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says at least 1,500 have returned thus far and that he expects about 15,000 total to come back.
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.
Venezuela drama How will US bounty affect Maduro's hold on Venezuelan power? 29-03-2020 18:41 The accusation of "narco-terrorism" by the US put pressure on Maduro’s regime, but its consequence is uncertain: it will achieve either to support the opposition or an end to the South American country's long-running economic and political crises.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Defiant Maduro threatens 'cowboy' Trump after drug charge 27-03-2020 19:02 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stood defiant in the face of a US$15-million bounty by the US to face drug trafficking charges, calling Donald Trump a "racist cowboy" and warning that he is ready to fight by whatever means necessary.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION United States indicts Venezuela leader Maduro for 'narco-terrorism' 26-03-2020 16:21 In an extremely rare criminal case brought against a foreign head of state, US Justice Department accuses Venezuelan president of being leader of cocaine-trafficking group and offers US$15 million reward for his capture.
Bloomberg OAS set for showdown over Trump’s Venezuela policy 20-03-2020 18:28 Luis Almagro's re-election to the head of the Organisation of AmericanStates has effectively turned into a test of the popularity of Donald Trump’s hard-line policy against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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.
IMF's intervention Venezuela requests US$5 billion from IMF to fight coronavirus 17-03-2020 20:49 President Nicolás Maduro requests US$5 billion from the International Monetary Fund. Venezuela’s health system is ranked among the worst in the world in its capacity to tackle a pandemic.
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.
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.
US SANCTIONS Chevron boosts Venezuela oil output as US eyes new sanctions 11-02-2020 15:59 With the end of its waiver looming, Chevron has increased production to levels not seen in nearly a year. As Socialist leader Nicolas Maduro seeks to reduce US control over Venezuela's huge oil reserves.
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.
Diego does Caracas Maduro welcomes Maradona to Caracas ahead of São Paulo Forum 22-01-2020 12:17 Gimnasia boss, a long time supporter of Chavismo, visits under-fire socialist leader in Venezuelan capital.