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Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro Moves Christmas to October 1st

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro declared the Christmas season would be moved up to October as he tries to turn people's…

2 months ago

Venezuela: Juan Guaido Met with Protests after Returning from International Tour

Image source: Wikimedia Commons Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó was met with protests at the airport after returning home from…

5 years ago

Venezuela: Juan Guaido Storms Parliament to Be Sworn In as Speaker

Photo: EPA In a chaotic scene, Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó has forced his way into the National Assembly (the…

5 years ago

Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro Reveals He Had Secret Talks with US

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro revealed he had been in talks with the Trump administration for months, even as the US…

5 years ago

Venezuela Hit by Massive Power Blackout

A massive power cut has plunged Venezuela into darkness, with the capital Caracas among the areas affected. It is believed…

5 years ago

Venezuela: Juan Guaido Accused of Coup Bid

Members of the Venezuelan government say they are putting down a small coup attempt after opposition leader Juan Guaido announced…

6 years ago

Venezuela: At Least Two Killed in Border Clashes as Nicolas Maduro Blocks Humanitarian Aid

Venezuelan troops fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who attempted to collect a foreign aid at the border,…

6 years ago

Venezuela Crisis: Russia Condemns Foreign Powers for Backing Juan Guaido

Moscow has condemned foreign powers for backing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó who declared himself interim president, calling it a…

6 years ago

President Nicolas Maduro’s Istanbul Lunch Sparks Outrage in Venezuela

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro sparked outrage in his crisis-hit country after he was filmed eating in an upscale steak restaurant…

6 years ago

Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro to End Cheap Fuel

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said the country's subsidized fuel prices should rise, to stop smugglers cheating the country out…

6 years ago

Venezuela Elections 2018: Nicolas Maduro Wins Another Six-Year Term Amid Opposition Boycott

Nicolas Maduro has won another six-year term as Venezuela’s president, in a vote marred by an opposition boycott and claims…

6 years ago

Venezuela to Hold Early Presidential Elections in April

Venezuela's Constituent Assembly has ordered fresh presidential elections before the end of April. President Nicolas Maduro told thousands of his…

7 years ago

Brazil Expels Venezuela’s Charge D’Affaires

Brazil has expelled Venezuela's charge d’affaires Gerardo Delgado. It came days after Venezuela's decision to expel the Brazilian ambassador to…

7 years ago

Canada Expels Venezuela’s Ambassador and Charge D’Affaires

Canada has expelled Venezuela's ambassador to Ottawa, Wilmer Barrientos Fernández, and its charge d'affaires, Ángel Herrera. Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia…

7 years ago

Venezuela Expels Brazilian Ambassador and Canadian Charge D’Affaires

Brazilian Ambassador to Caracas Ruy Pereira and Canadian charge d'affaires Craig Kowalik have been expelled by Venezuela’s powerful Constituent Assembly.…

7 years ago

Venezuela’s Main Opposition Parties Banned from 2018 Presidential Election

Venezuela's main opposition parties are banned from taking part in 2018 presidential election, President Nicolas Maduro has announced. The president…

7 years ago

Venezuela: Henrique Capriles Leaves Opposition Coalition

Henrique Capriles, one of Venezuela's opposition leading members, has announced he was leaving the coalition. The former presidential candidate said…

7 years ago

Venezuela Elections 2017: Nicolas Maduro’s Party Wins 17 of 23 State Governorships amid Fraud Claims

According to Venezuela’s electoral authority, the governing Socialist Party has won 17 of 23 state governorships in a crushing victory.…

7 years ago

Venezuela: Constituent Assembly Votes to Put Opposition Leaders on Trial for Treason

Venezuela's controversial constituent assembly has unanimously voted to put opposition leaders on trial for treason. It said it would pursue…

7 years ago

Venezuela Crisis: Conductor Gustavo Dudamel Confirms US Tour Cancelation

Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel has confirmed that his US tour with Venezuela's National Youth Orchestra has been canceled. The star…

7 years ago

Venezuela Constituent Assembly to Assume Powers of Opposition-Led Parliament

Venezuela's new constituent assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favor of assuming the powers of the opposition-led parliament. However, parliament has…

7 years ago

Venezuela Crisis: Donald Trump Does Not Rule Out Military Response

President Donald Trump has announced he is not ruling out a military option in dealing with the crisis in Venezuela.…

7 years ago

Venezuela Government Websites Hacked

Venezuela’s government websites have been hacked in an operation targeting the "dictatorship" of President Nicolás Maduro. Calling itself "The Binary…

7 years ago

Venezuela: Chief Prosecutor Luisa Ortega Diaz Dismissed by New Constituent Assembly

Venezuela's chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega Diaz says she was dismissed by the new constituent assembly because the government wanted to…

7 years ago

Venezuela: President Trump Warns Nicolas Maduro over Jailed Opponents

President Donald Trump has warned that the US holds Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "personally responsible" for the safety of the…

7 years ago