Guatemala breaks off diplomatic relations with Venezuela
In October, the government of Venezuelan President Maduro barred entry to Giammattei, then the president-elect [Orlando Estrada/AFP] Guatemala‘s new president announced on Thursday that his…
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Venezuela’s ruling Socialists seize congress, defiant opposition re-elects Guaido
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s socialist government installed a new head of Congress on Sunday after armed troops blocked opposition legislators from entering parliament, in a…
Venezuela Socialists snatch congress from Guaido, opposition denounces coup
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s government on Sunday used troops to block lawmakers from re-electing opposition leader Juan Guaido as congress chief, allowing the ruling Socialist…
Venezuela alters oil royalty formulas, driven by new marine fuel rules
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela has changed the formulas for calculating royalties energy companies pay the government to remove references to fuel oil and some crude…
12.30.19: The Privileges of Power
The Maduro government announced today that it was extending a measure that makes imports exempt from taxes until June 2020 in an effort to ensure…
12.28.19: Venezuelan Justice
The government of Paraguay announced today that it would grant refugee status to 720 Venezuelans currently living in that country. The figure represents nearly 63%…
Venezuela Christmas decorations light up anger over blackouts
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s government has sparked a holiday controversy by hanging Christmas lights in major cities, decorations that many say have no place in…
Cuba says it is prepared if U.S. chooses to sever diplomatic ties
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba’s Communist government is prepared if the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump decides to sever diplomatic relations although it hopes that…
Lunch Break: We Have Gas Shortages in 18 States Now
Photo: CiberCuba, retrieved. Zulia’s government secretary, Lisandro Cabello, announced on Thursday a pico y placa plan (where drivers can take out their cars only on…
Bolivian minister seeks Israel help in fighting alleged leftist ‘terrorism’
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s interim government wants Israel to help local authorities fight “terrorism” in the South American country, the interior minister told Reuters…
