Venezuela’s opposition will meet with representatives of President Nicolas Maduro’s government in Barbados for talks mediated by Norway. Continue reading →

The sources said the location for the talks will be decided by the government of Norway, which is leading the mediation effort and hosted two previous rounds of exploratory talks in May. Continue reading →

Maduro’s son has been involved in propaganda and censorship, has profited from Venezuelan mines, and helped pressure the military to keep humanitarian aid out of the country, the Treasury Department said. Continue reading →

Russia has sent a handful of aircraft into Venezuela in recent months, often under mysterious circumstances. Continue reading →

Freeland made her remarks in Toronto after meeting Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez. Cuba is a strong ally of Maduro, who most western nations want to step down in favour of opposition leader Juan Guaido. Continue reading →

Remote communities in Venezuela now use a bartering system with the country’s economy and infrastructure in shambles. Continue reading →

Canada’s foreign affairs minister says the Maduro regime has taken action to prevent foreign embassies from functioning, “particularly those advocating for the restoration of democracy.” Continue reading →

Oil, migration and proximity. These are the reasons experts gave when asked why the western world — particularly the United States — is so concerned with Venezuela’s political fate. Continue reading →

The diplomatic effort reflects recognition in Venezuela that neither the government or opposition have been able to prevail in their struggle for power. Continue reading →

A U.S. Senate committee approved a bipartisan bill Wednesday that seeks to accelerate planning at international financial institutions for Venezuela’s reconstruction. Continue reading →