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 government backers block legislative meeting
Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who allegedly attacked a convoy of opposition deputies heading to the Federal Legislative Palace [AFP] Armed civilians have reportedly…
Maduro Announces New São Paulo Forum Meeting in Caracas
Maduro said the meeting would take place on January 22, 23, and 24 and will help “to review plans and actions” for the year ahead…
Venezuela’s Maduro gives State of the Union address
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called upon “world organisations to come and see how the people of Venezuela chose their National Assembly this year” as…
Venezuela’s Maduro says congress has elected new leadership
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday said the country’s congress had elected new leadership, hours after the ruling Socialist Party installed a…
01.02.20: Correction
In an end-of-the-year television interview, Maduro spoke at length not only about 2019 but also about his vision for Venezuela’s future in 2020. Among his…
2019 in review part 5: did international sanctions work?
More and more people are questioning the results of over a year of sanctions against the Maduro regime. Are they right? Let’s start with the…
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…
Group of Venezuela creditors says members have not met with Maduro representatives
FILE PHOTO: Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he speaks during a news conference in Caracas, Venezuela, September 30, 2019. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero CARACAS (Reuters) –…
12.18.19: Blocked
The Maduro regime dealt another blow to the press in Venezuela today, ordering the closure of the Venepress, an independent digital media outlet. The closure comes…
