31

Dec

Venezuela opposition removes interim President Guaido

By Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's opposition national assembly voted to remove interim President Juan Guaido, dissolve his government and appoint a commission to govern the country's foreign assets,…

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22

Jan

Venezuelan secret service raids offices of opposition leader Guaidó

Venezuelan secret service agents have raided the offices of opposition leader Juan Guaidó while he is on a visit to the UK. Footage showed hooded and armed officers from the…

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06

Jan

Two Venezuelan lawmakers claim Speaker role

Two lawmakers in Venezuela have both declared themselves parliamentary Speaker after a tumultuous day in the country's politics. US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó and rival Luis Parra both claimed to…

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27

Dec

The Year in Pictures – January: Guaido declares himself Venezuelan interim president

Juan Guaido, President of the Venezuelan Parliament, poses with a copy of Venezuela's constitution as he announces that he assumes executive powers, in Caracas, Venezuela, 23 January 2019. Guaido declared…

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25

Sep

U.S. to provide Venezuela’s Guaido with $52 million in funding

The United States said on Tuesday it will provide $52 million in funding to Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, an escalation of support even as his push to oust socialist…

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08

Jul

Venezuela opposition to meet Maduro envoys in Norway-mediated talks in Barbados

  Venezuela’s opposition will meet with representatives of President Nicolas Maduro’s government in Barbados for talks mediated by Norway, as part of efforts to resolve an ongoing political crisis. Opposition…

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10

May

Venezuelan lawmakers seek refuge in embassies

Two Venezuelan lawmakers sought refuge at foreign embassies in Caracas on Thursday, as the government of President Nicolas Maduro cracked down on allies of opposition leader Juan Guaido who supported…

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01

May

Tense atmosphere in Venezuela in the wake of new protests

  Juan Guaidó has appealed for his supporters to take to the streets of Venezuela again on Wednesday, after a day of violent clashes on Tuesday. His call followed a…

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30

Mar

Red Cross set to begin crucial aid distribution in Venezuela

The Red Cross said it would begin impartially distributing aid in Venezuela in two weeks, brushing aside the threat of political interference amid the  power struggle in the country. The…

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28

Mar

Russia must leave Venezuela – Trump

US President Donald Trump has met with Fabiana Rosales, wife of Venezuela's interim President Juan Guaido, as Venezuelans endured a third day of a near-nationwide blackout. It is the second outage…

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08

Mar

Maduro blames US for massive power outage

  Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro blamed the United States for a prolonged power outage which affected most of the South American country. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denied Washington…

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07

Mar

American journalist released from custody in Venezuela

  Venezuela’s government released an American journalist and his local colleague after they spent more than 12 hours in custody. A move that drew further international condemnation of President Nicolas…

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