Venezuela Unrest
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29 dead in cellblock riot at Venezuela police stationA state official called the incident a failed escape attempt, but human rights groups described it as a massacre.WorldMay 24, 2019
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Flights between U.S. and Venezuela suspended as unrest continuesIn a letter to the Transportation Department requesting the halt, the Department of Homeland Security said "conditions in Venezuela threaten the safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew travelling to or from that country."PoliticsMay 15, 2019
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35 days into protest, Washington activists refuse to leave Venezuelan embassySeveral activists ignored a trespassing warning and remained holed up in Venezuela’s embassy in the United States on Tuesday, highlighting a dispute over who is the legitimate leader of the South American nation.WorldMay 14, 2019
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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.WorldMay 3, 2019
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Trump administration slaps new sanctions amid worsening Venezuela aid shortageMike Pence urged regional partners to freeze oil assets controlled by Maduro, transfer the proceeds to Guaido and restrict visas for Maduro’s inner circle.WorldFeb 25, 2019
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‘Going back would be a death sentence’: Venezuela unrest leaves severely ill children in limboThe children have become unintended victims of U.S. sanctions against companies tied to the embattled government of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.WorldFeb 23, 2019
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Venezuela’s Guaido calls on caravans to bring food, medicine from ColombiaJuan Guaido set Feb. 23 as the date for bringing in the badly needed U.S. assistance, but provided no details.WorldFeb 12, 2019
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Canada to slap sanctions on 40 Venezuelan leaders, including President Nicolas MaduroCanada's move follows in the wake of a similar decision by the United States.PoliticsSep 22, 2017
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U.S. government slaps sweeping financial sanctions on VenezuelaA senior Trump administration official said additional sanctions would be imposed if Maduro doesn’t reverse course.WorldAug 25, 2017
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Venezuela’s iconic protesting violinist beaten with violin, left hard of hearing: rights groupWuilly Arteaga became one of the best-known faces of protests against President Nicolas Maduro, playing the National Anthem as tear gas enveloped him and rubber bullets flew around him.PoliticsJul 28, 2017
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