Venezuela

Venezuela : Concerts, confrontation, border closures and deaths

At least two people have been killed and several others injured in clashes near Venezuela's border with Brazil, local media report. Venezuelan security forces opened fire on a group of…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Friday

Good morning, These are the main headlines from Malta's newspaper front pages. The property rental rates registered an increase of 175% in the past five years. L-Orizzont reports that the increase in…

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Guaido plans to head to Colombian border to receive humanitarian aid

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido plans to head to the Colombian border in a convoy of vehicles on Thursday to receive humanitarian aid for his crisis-stricken nation, despite the objection…

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Property, money laundering, Panama Papers – The case of Venezuela

On Avenida Balboa, Panama City’s premier seafront avenue, the 50 story tower blocks form a near continuous wall of glass to the Pacific Ocean. At night, however, most of the…

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US planes deliver humanitarian aid for Venezuela in Colombia’s border town

US military planes have been delivering humanitarian aid for Venezuela in the Colombian border town of Cucuta. The aid is being stockpiled at the request of the Venezuelan opposition leader,…

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Paolo Maldini declares his opposition to Venezuela’s Maduro

After the middle-of-the- road declaration by the Italian Foreign Minister on Venezuela, a very respected authoritative figure in the sports panorama made his position clear and declared his support for…

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Maduro tells Euronews that attempt to overthrow his government is over

Nicolas Maduro has told Euronews that an attempt to overthow his government is "over" as he attacked the European Union for "blindly" following the politics of Donald Trump in backing…

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US and Russia push different Venezuela resolutions at UN Security Council

The US is pushing the UN Security Council to call for fresh presidential elections in Venezuela. Russia has proposed an alternative draft, which shows concern over outside interference in the…

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Trump on Maduro

First published in Der Spiegel, Germany, February 3, 2019 | By Chappatte via Politico

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US pushing Venezuela’s military to abandon Maduro

The United States is holding direct communications with members of Venezuela’s military urging them to abandon President Nicolas Maduro and is also preparing new sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on…

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Pope Francis says he’s ready to mediate between Maduro and Guaido

The Pope has said that he is willing to mediate between Venezuela’s rival presidents Nicolas Maduro and Juan Guaido, but only if both sides request his help. Pope Francis, whose…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Tuesday

Good morning Your morning briefing for Tuesday includes the newspaper's front page stories' review, the latest headlines from around the world, and reference to some insight on the situation in…

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Italy’s government coalition division blocked joint EU position on Guaido

Italy on Monday blocked a joint EU position to recognize Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president, diplomatic sources said, with the government in Rome deeply divided over the…

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Venezuela’s trouble leads oil price to reach two-month high

Oil hit a two-month high close to $64 a barrel on Monday as OPEC-led supply cuts and US sanctions against Venezuela’s petroleum industry offset forecasts of weaker demand and an…

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EU considering sanctions on individuals in Venezuela, but not an oil embargo – Malta’s foreign Minister

The European Union is considering imposing more sanctions on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but has not discussed an oil embargo, Malta’s foreign minister said on Monday. “Our…

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European Countries recognise Juan Guaidó as interim President in Venezuela

European countries including Spain, France, the UK, Sweden and Denmark have recognised Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela in a coordinated move made after a deadline for Nicolás Maduro…

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Maduro rejects European countries’ ultimatum

Venezuela's embattled leader Nicolas Maduro has rejected an ultimatum from European countries to call elections. The move clears the way for seven EU countries to recognize his rival Juan Guaido…

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France warns Maduro that deadline runs out tonight

France warned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro that a deadline to organise elections ran out Sunday night and that Paris was preparing to recognise his opponent, Juan Guaido. France, Germany and…

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Venezuela’s crisis status update

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Caracas on Saturday for and against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, as he calls for early legislative elections in an attempt…

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Venezuela’s Air Force general defects from Maduro’s administration

A Venezuelan air force general has defected from the administration of President Nicolas Maduro and called on his compatriots to participate in protests against the socialist leader’s rule. General Francisco…

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Cartoon Venezuela

First published in The New York Times, U.S., January 29, 2019 | By Chappatte

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European Parliament recognise Guaido as Venezuela’s de facto head of state

The European Parliament recognized Venezuela’s self-declared interim president Juan Guaido as de facto head of state on Thursday, heightening international pressure on the OPEC member’s socialist President Nicolas Maduro. Reuters…

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Venezuelans continued protests against Maduro, as authorities arrest 3 foreign journalists working for Spanish agency

Venezuelans opposing President Nicolas Maduro's government on Wednesday were heeding a call by Juan Guaido, the country's self-proclaimed interim president, to take to the streets, braving arrests and crackdowns by…

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Venezuela Crisis: Supreme Court placed a travel ban on Juan Guaido

Venezuela's Supreme Court has placed a travel ban on opposition leader Juan Guaido. Through this decision, the Supreme Court has barred opposition leader Juan Guaido from leaving the country, and has…

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Venezuela: US announces new sanctions blocking $7bn in offshore assets held by Maduro

The White House announced a number of new sanctions against Venezuela. In the announcement, the US warned it would immediately block at least $7bn in assets held offshore by Nicolas…

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Maduro attacks ‘US Coup’ against him

As Venezuela's chaotic political situation continues and the world picks sides, President Nicolas Maduro is alleging the United States orchestrated a coup to remove him from the helm of the…

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The diplomacy ‘work’ behind Guaido’s recognition from Latin America’s coalition

Via AP - The coalition of Latin American governments that joined the U.S. in quickly recognizing Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president came together over weeks of secret diplomacy that…

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Britain, Germany, France and Spain tell Maduro to hold elections within eight days or they will join Trump in recognising opponent’s claim to power

Update : Britain is to join the Trump administration in recognising Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela if fresh elections are not announced within the next eight days,…

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China, Turkey, Russia and Syria criticise US for recognising Guaido as Venezuela’s interim President

China, Turkey and Syria have joined Russia in criticizing the United States for recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the South American country's interim president. The countries issued strong…

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Diplomatique.Expert recommends -Venzuela – The backdrop to a crisis in waiting – NYT

In 24 hours, a 35-year-old Venezuelan opposition leader declared himself the country’s president, the United States and other countries recognised him as the legitimate head of state, and President Nicolás…

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US, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina gave backing to Guaido’s self-proclamation as Venezuela’s acting president

The United States, Canada and major South American nations recognised the head of Venezuela's opposition-controlled legislature, Juan Guaido, as the country's interim leader on Wednesday, leaving President Nicolas Maduro increasingly isolated. Major regional players Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina…

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Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president – US recognise move

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president in a defiant speech Wednesday before masses of anti-government demonstrators who took to the streets to demand President Nicolas Maduro’s resignation.…

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Monday Morning Briefing and Newspaper Review

Good morning Your morning briefing for Monday The Latest Venezuela Supreme Court judge Christian Zerpa has fled to the US to protest over President Nicolás Maduro's second term in office.…

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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing, with an update and review of the latest headlines from the main news agencies, news media and newspapers from Malta, Europe and the World. Start…

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Maduro claims Trump administration wants to assassinate him

Socialist Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the Trump administration on Thursday of seeking to assassinate him, as relations strain between the ideologically opposed nations. Asked about Maduro’s comments, a spokesman…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The latest revelations from the #DaphneProject dominate the headlines in Malta. The murder of the Bulgarian journalist, almost a year after Caruana Galizia's murder, also leads to focus…

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Maduro accuses Chile, Columbia and Mexico for helping ‘terrorists’ behind August drone attack.

Venezuela’s socialist president Nicolas Maduro accused the right-wing governments of Chile, Colombia and Mexico on Monday of helping “terrorists” who tried to kill him during a drone attack in early…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing with the latest news from around the globe, a newspaper review from Malta and a headline digest of the main news chosen in the past…

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US administration discussed coup plans in Venezuela against Maduro

The Trump administration held secret meetings with rebellious military officers from Venezuela over the last year to discuss their plans to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro, according to American officials and…

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Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The news of the possible death of 'ambassador' and Professor Joseph Mifsud makes it Maltese and International headlines in view of the alleged links between Trump's campaign office…

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Venezuela refugee situation likened to refugee crisis in the Mediterranean

The Venezuela refugee situation is "building towards a crisis moment", the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned, with the organisation's spokesperson likening it to the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean. Many…

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Economic Crisis pushes Venezuelan women to sex trade for survival

Venezuelan women are being driven into the sex trade in Colombia in order to survive, a Sky News investigation has found. Scores of women were found touting for business on…

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Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The past hours were probably the longest hours for Donald Trump as two court decisions have put him in serious potential legal jeopardy. The earth keeps moving, this time…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing bringing you the latest news developments as reported from around the world, while reviewing Malta's Newspapers, major news agencies and several global and localised newspapers.…

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Brazil to send troops to Venezuelan border with Venezuela where migrant camps were set ablaze

BBC reports that Brazil is sending troops and extra police to the border town of Pacaraima where Venezuelan migrant camps were attacked and set ablaze. President Michel Temer held an emergency…

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In Venezuela Maduro announces plan to scrap fuel subsidies

Al Jazeera reports that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced a controversial plan to scrap fuel subsidies in a bid to combat what he calls rampant smuggling. The government of the economically-ravaged country has…

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Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The news around the world, including Malta are dominated with the tragedy that took place on Tuesday in Genoa, Italy. Earlier, the last news cycle started off with…

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Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Today's morning briefing covers the stories we find on the Maltese Newspapers and some of the main news which took place in the past 24 hours around the…

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Venezuela’s President survives drone ‘assassination attempt’

Update: Opposition leaders in Venezuela have warned that the government might use an apparent assassination attempt against President Nicolas Maduro as an excuse to crack down on legitimate dissent. Mr Maduro…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Our Morning Briefing for today follows: Malta: Foreign Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela yesterday conceded that the Europe Union still had a lot of work to do when it came…

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Trump considered invading Venezuela

The Independent: Donald Trump considered invading Venezuela, a senior US administration official has said. In a meeting last August to discuss sanctions on Venezuela in the Oval Office, Mr Trump asked why he could…

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17 dead after stampede in a nightclub in Venezuelan capital Caracas

BBC: At least 17 people have been killed in a stampede in a nightclub in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, the Interior Minister Néstor Reverol has confirmed. The stampede was triggered when…

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Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuela Election

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has shrugged off international condemnation and allegations of vote buying and electoral fraud to claim a second six-year term at the helm of his crisis-stricken nation. He invited…

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