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Bar Bacan brings Argentine-Venezuelan comfort food to Toronto’s Roncesvalles neighbourhoodIn this instalment of ‘Fresh Off The Plate,’ Liem Vu travels to the Roncesvalles neighbourhood in Toronto to visit Bar Bacan – a restaurant that started as a food truck that is now thriving as a hub for community and comfort food.May 10
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US-Venezuela prisoner swap: 10 Americans released in exchange for Maduro allyThe U.S. has freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in return for the release of 10 Americans and the return of a fugitive defence contractor known as “Fat Leonard,” as part of a major prisoner swap with the South American country. The 10 individuals were freed in exchange for the release of...WorldDec 21, 2023
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Venezuela, Guyana agree to high-level meeting amid annexation fearsVenezuela and Guyana have agreed to a high-level meeting next week, over the status of a dispute between the two South American nations. At the centre of the dispute is a 160,000 square-kilometre swathe of land where massive discoveries of offshore oil and gas have been made. Venezuela has placed troops at the border, while...PoliticsDec 10, 2023
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Global National: Dec. 10With Israel’s evacuation order in the centre of Khan Younis, the number of safer areas inside Gaza is reducing by the day. The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the situation as “catastrophic,” as it unanimously adopted a resolution calling for immediate medical access to Gaza. In addition, hostilities underscoring Israel’s assault on Hamas are...Global NationalDec 10, 2023
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U.S. introduces lottery system for parole processes of refugees from Haiti, Venezuela and CubaBlas Nuñez-Neto, assistant secretary for Border and Immigration Policy at the Department of Homeland Security, said Friday that the U.S. has introduced a random lottery system for half of the slots available to refugees arriving at the border under the parole processes for those coming from Haiti, Venezuela and Cuba. He said the change would...May 12, 2023
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Tokyo Olympics: Canada wins first-ever medal in softball, nabs another silver in swimmingCanada won its first ever medal in Olympic softball with the women’s team claiming bronze after a 3-2 win over Mexico. Kylie Masse won Canada’s latest swimming medal, taking silver in the women’s 100-metre backstroke. And Catherine Pinard-Beauchemin won a bronze medal in judo in the women’s under-63kg category, defeating Venezuela’s Anriquelis Barrios after more...SportsJul 27, 2021
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International students react to U.S. decision they must leave if taking online coursesTwo international students studying in the U.S. reacted on Tuesday to the decision by the government that they will have to leave the country if their classes are all taught online this fall, with one student saying he was crying upon hearing the news because he would face difficulty, both in returning home due to...PoliticsJul 7, 2020
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Jhonattan Vegas wins the 2016 RBC Canadian OpenVenezuelan Jhonattan Vegas is presented with the championship trophy after winning the 2016 RBC Canadian Open with a 12-under.SportsJul 24, 2016
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Venezuelan Jhonattan Vegas all smiles after winning 2016 RBC Canadian OpenGlobal Sports’ Rob Leth chats with Venezuelan Jhonattan Vegas, who captured the 2016 RBC Canadian Open with a 12-under.SportsJul 24, 2016
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Venezuela’s Guaido joins thousands of supporters in Madrid, SpainVenezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido, who is recognized by multiple countries including Canada and the U.S. as acting president, spoke to thousands of supporters in Madrid, Spain on Saturday at the Puerta del Sol.Jan 25, 2020
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COVID-19: PAHO prioritizes Haiti, Venezuela, migrant populations for coronavirus supportThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced on Friday that it would prioritize Haiti and Venezuela as “key countries” to support as Latin America works to manage increasing COVID-19 cases. PAHO also said it was working to assist countries with large migrant populations, and would be sending teams to the identified countries next week.WorldMar 6, 2020
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Venezuelan police forcibly block Juan Guaidó from entering ParliamentMembers of the Bolivarian National Police (GNP) of Venezuela prevented Juan Guaidó, president of the National Assembly, from entering the headquarters on Sunday from the chamber, where he was to be re-elected as leader.WorldJan 6, 2020
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Venezuela’s Maduro doesn’t want ‘problems’ with TrumpVenezuela’s socialist leader Nicolas Maduro says he wants to avoid confrontation with new U.S. President Donald Trump. Maduro also pulled a top US news station off the air on accusations of distorting the truth.PoliticsFeb 16, 2017
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Venezuela on the brink as political crisis deepensThe political crisis in Venezuela has claimed another casualty. A General Motors plant was taken over by authorities as anti-government protests continue, spurred by an economic crisis. Mike Le Couteur reports.Global NationalApr 20, 2017
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Venezuelan protests leave three people deadTwo students and a National Guard sergeant died during protests against unpopular leftist leader Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday.CrimeApr 20, 2017
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Venezuela action-movie star behind helicopter attackThe rogue police official behind a helicopter attack on Venezuelan state buildings on Tuesday is an action film star who depicts himself as a James Bond-meets-Rambo figure on social media.WorldJun 29, 2017
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Venezuelans around the world vote in unofficial referendumVenezuelans around the world cast ballots in a referendum they know President Nicolas Maduro will likely ignore. After months of protests, Maduro wants to change the country’s constitution. But the opposition is holding this unofficial referendum to defend the existing constitution. Mike Drolet explains.Global NationalJul 16, 2017
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Political crisis pushes Venezuela close to collapseVenezuela is in the middle of a crisis. As people struggle to buy food, medicine and other basic essentials, anti-government demonstrations are regularly taking place. And as Mike Armstrong explains, the country’s democratic system is in danger of becoming an authoritarian regime.Global NationalJul 28, 2017
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Community rallies behind Kindersley family facing deportation to VenezuelaWilmer Gonzalez has lived in Kindersley since 2014, but he may soon leave Canada for a country in crisis. The husband and father is no longer legally allowed to work here. Ryan Kessler reports.Global News at 10 SaskatoonJul 31, 2017
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U.S. sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro after ‘sham’ electionThe White House called the recent Venezuelan election a “sham” and has imposed financial sanctions on President Nicolas Maduro.WorldJul 31, 2017