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Venezuela’s crisis is being watched closely by neighbouring Colombia, which has taken in more Venezuelan refugees than any other country over the past decade. Jeff Semple reports from Bogotá on what it all means for Colombian President Gustavo Petro ahead of an election, and how Petro has butted heads with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Thousands of Cubans rallied in front of the U.S. embassy in Havana Friday to protest America’s military activity in Latin America and pay tribute to the 32 Cuban military officers killed in the U.S. attack on Venezuela.

Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but years of corruption and mismanagement have driven the country into economic ruin. Jeff Semple explains how Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis has spilled over into neighbouring Colombia, and how uncertainty is growing after the U.S. captured deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

There were strong reactions in Montreal on Sunday following the removal of Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela’s president. A group of demonstrators came together in front of the U.S. consulate to denounce the Trump Administration’s violent foreign intervention. At a separate gathering, members of the Venezuelan diaspora gathered to celebrate – and express cautious optimism. Dan...

Uncertainty surrounds Venezuela’s future following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump about overseeing the country during a transition period. Roxanna Vigil, from the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Miranda Anthistle to unpack the biggest challenges ahead, the risk of internal power struggles, the role of oil and the broader implications for the region and global...

Venezuela’s acting president declares 7-day period of mourning for soldiers killed in U.S. strikes

Venezuela’s interim government says it will release a “significant number” of foreigners and political prisoners, including opponents of captured leader Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Jeff Semple reports from neighbouring Colombia on the reaction to the pending releases, and what it might mean for Venezuela’s shifting political situation.

While many Venezuelans are celebrating the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, the world is raising serious concerns. The United States is facing international condemnation for using military force to remove another country’s leader. New questions are also being raised about the true motivations behind the operation. Reggie Cecchini reports on the unfolding situation and the uncertainty...

The U.S. military action against Venezuela and Donald Trump’s pledge to take that country’s oil are ramping up pressure for a new Alberta-to-B.C. oil pipeline to be approved. Aaron McArthur reports.

As the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro continues to send shockwaves around the world, we speak with Former Canadian Ambassador to Venezuela Ben Rowswell about the potential implications for Canada.

U.S. President Donald Trump says the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro should serve as a warning to the rest of the world. Jeff Semple spoke to Venezuelans and is near the Venezuelan border with the latest on the growing regional uncertainty.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre warned the federal government that the possible end of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could displace Canadian exports to the U.S. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media Tuesday, Poilievre wrote that the Conservatives were calling on the government to commit to approving the pipeline project proposal within 60 days. Heather Yourex-West...

Residents gathered in front of Regina city hall to protest US actions in Venezuela. Kevin Pontious reports.

New developments involving U.S. actions in Venezuela are raising fresh questions about global oil markets and Canada’s energy competitiveness. Heather Exner-Pirot, from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, joins Miranda Anthistle to break down how Canada’s oil sector is reacting, what this could mean for crude prices and supply chains, and whether renewed Venezuelan production could challenge Canadian...

With recent disruptions in Venezuela’s political and oil landscape reverberating through global markets, Canadians are asking what it all means for their economy, energy sector and personal investments. Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed Haq joins Miranda Anthistle to break down what’s happening in Venezuela, how it could affect Canada’s economy and energy markets, whether retail...

While concerns are being raised about how the U.S. ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro could impact Canada’s oil markets, industry experts say the effect won’t be immediate.  Heather Yourex-West reports.

European leaders made it clear Monday that Greenland belongs to its people. Savouring the success of his Jan. 3 military operation in Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump’s next conquest may be Greenland. Jackson Proskow has the story.

The U.S. intends to run Venezuela for an unspecified amount of time following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. President Trump has sidelined the main opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Maria Corina Machado, choosing instead to back Maduro’s vice-president as the interim leader. Jeff Semple reports from the Venezuelan border.

Fast-moving developments continue following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The recently ousted president and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a New York City courtroom on Monday as prisoners. Both pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapons charges. Jackson Proskow reports on the dramatic day in court.

The United States hit Venezuela with what President Donald Trump called a “large-scale strike” early Saturday, capturing the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and flying him out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn-in as the new President of Venezuela, striking a conciliatory tone with the United...