Venezuela Politics

• Venezuela halts negotiations after Maduro’s ally extradited to U.S.

  The announcement capped a tumultuous day that saw businessman Alex Saab placed on a U.S.-bound plane in Cape Verde after a 16-month fight by President Maduro and his allies.

  Politics

  Oct 16, 2021
  
• Venezuela’s Maduro set to extend grip on power as party prepares to take congress

  Maduro's allies swept legislative elections last month boycotted by the opposition and denounced as a sham by the U.S., the European Union and several other foreign governments.

  Politics

  Jan 5, 2021
  
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• Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders takeover of opposition party founded by Guaido

  The high court's order is the latest in a series of moves against President Nicolas Maduro's critics before upcoming legislative elections.

  World

  Jul 7, 2020
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• Venezuela’s support for Guaido sinks as president Maduro clings to leadership

  Cracks have even appeared in Juan Guaidó‘s base of support in the National Assembly, the only major institution controlled by the opposition.

  Politics

  Dec 23, 2019
• Canada eases rules for Venezuelan refugees, immigrants

  The federal Liberals are easing immigration and refugee rules for Venezuelans amid the deepening political and economic crisis in that country.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2019
• Stalemate in Venezuela persists after days of protests and violence. What comes next?

  In the fourth month of their standoff, President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó are unable to deliver a knock-out blow as Venezuela spirals deeper into neglect, isolation and desperation.

  World

  May 3, 2019
• Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro facing a ticking clock, new ambassador suggests

  Orlando Viera-Blanco, Venezuela's new ambassador to Canada, says there are 'signs' the military will move to the 'right side of history' and oppose Nicolas Maduro.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2019
• Top Venezuelan general recognizes Juan Guaido as president, encourages military to defect

  Francisco Yanez is the first active Venezuelan general to recognize Guaido as interim president since the National Assembly leader appointed himself on Jan. 23.

  Politics

  Feb 2, 2019
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• Mike Pence says it’s time to ‘end the Maduro regime’ in Venezuela

  The U.S. vice president told dozens of Venezuelans in Florida that Washington was working toward a "peaceful transition" so opposition leader Juan Guaido rises to power.

  Politics

  Feb 1, 2019
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• Canada played key role in secret talks against Venezuela’s Maduro

  Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke to Maduro's challenger, Juan Guaido, the night before Maduro’s swearing-in ceremony to offer Canada's support should he confront the socialist leader, Freeland said. 

  World

  Jan 25, 2019