U.S. Venezuela
U.S. Senate committee passes bill to deal with crisis in Venezuela
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
Juan Guaido says he’ll return to Venezuela despite safety concerns
A defiant return by Guaido to steer protests against Maduro would test the resolve of a socialist government that says the 35-year-old National Assembly leader left the country illegally. Continue reading
Trump tells Venezuelan military: Defect from Maduro and protect your future
Trump cautioned Venezuelan armed forces not to harm opposition leader Juan Guaido or other opposition politicians and demanded that they allow in food, medicine and other supplies. Continue reading
Russia warns Trump administration against ‘destructive meddling’ in Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro, who has overseen an economic collapse and the exodus of millions of Venezuelans, still maintains the backing of Russia, China and Turkey, and the critical support of the military. Continue reading
U.S. mulls oil sanctions on Venezuela, rejects Maduro’s move to cut diplomatic ties
Trump said the U.S. recognized Juan Guaido, head of the opposition-controlled National Assembly congress, as the country’s leader and called socialist Nicolas Maduro’s government “illegitimate.” Continue reading
Venezuelan army, civilian militias hold exercises after Trump’s military threat
The government created the hashtag #EsHoraDeDefenderLaPatria, which translates as “It’s Time To Defend The Homeland,” to promote the exercises. Continue reading