Tag: Nicolas Maduro
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Venezuelan military joins signature drive against US sanctions
The US President Donald Trump issued an executive order that freezes all Venezuelan state assets in the United States on August 5.
August 14, 2019 -
‘Syrian air strikes killed more than 100 civilians in past 10 days’, says UN chief
Bachelet said that the deaths were part of a "relentless campaign of airstrikes by the government and its allies", which include Russia. More than 400,000 people have been displaced".
July 27, 2019 -
President Maduro rejects UN report on Venezuela’s human rights situation, calls it ‘false accusation’
"The report is unfortunately aligned with the media and political narrative imposed by Washington, which symbolically attacks Venezuela", the President added.
July 13, 2019 -
Talks with opposition ‘successful’, says Venezuela govt but refuses to divulge details
Venezuela has been witnessing extreme political tensions since January when Maduro was sworn in for another six-year term after winning elections that were described as "fraudulent" by the opposition.
July 11, 2019 -
Venezuela urges UN to intervene against U.S sanctions
Venezuelan Vice Foreign Minister William Castillo said, "The sanctions met the body's definition of "unilateral coercive measures" and should be lifted, While addressing a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
July 6, 2019 -
Venezuela death squads kill young men to instill fear: UN Report
UN Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet visited Venezuela last month and will present the report to the UN Human Rights Council on Friday.
July 5, 2019 -
US slaps sanctions on son of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
The action freezes any assets Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra has in the United States and bars American individuals or institutions from doing business with the 29-year-old.
June 29, 2019 -
Venezuela opposition leader Guaido dismisses government claim of attempted coup
Juan Guaido had earlier claimed that the troops had joined his campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro and armed forces clashed at a protest outside the Carcass airbase as the country hit a new crisis point in the month of April.
June 27, 2019 -
Venezuela should release jailed opponents, says UN rights chief
Her comments came at the end of a three-day visit to the country on the invitation of embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who has been facing allegations of cracking down on political opponents amid rampant hyper-inflation and shortages of basic goods.
June 22, 2019 -
Venezuela crisis: 17 arrested, charged in attempted coup by opposition leader Guaido
In the case of a failed assassination attempt against President Nicolas Maduro in August 2018, 38 people were charged and 31 of them were imprisoned.
June 12, 2019 -
Venezuelan President Maduro orders reopening of border crossings with Colombia
On February 22, Maduro ordered the border crossings between Venezuela and Colombia in Tachira state to be closed, a day before the Venezuelan opposition unsuccessfully tried to bring in humanitarian aid by force to relieve shortages of medical supplies.
June 8, 2019 -
Venezuela oppn leader Guaido renews call for President Maduro to step down after Norway talks
Guaido -- who is backed by the United States and is recognized as interim president by more than 50 countries -- has been leading a push to oust leftist firebrand Maduro, who has presided over a crumbling economy after succeeding Chavez in 2013.
June 1, 2019 -
Venezuela President Maduro pledges ‘good faith’ ahead of talks with oppn leader in Norway
The talks in Norway this week will be the first face-to-face meeting between representatives of Maduro and those of his rival Guaido, who is recognised as interim president by some 50 countries.
May 28, 2019 -
‘Will send representatives for talks with govt’, says Venezuela oppn leader Guaido
Guaido has appeared cautious about talking with Maduro's representatives since the idea is unpopular with the opposition base that has spent months in the streets trying to push Maduro out.
May 26, 2019 -
Venezuela oppn leader Guaido confirms Norway mediation effort
It was the first official confirmation that negotiations were being attempted between the government and opposition after a months-long power struggle.
May 17, 2019 -
Juan Guaido blasts Venezuela regime after security forces block congress
Guaido's declaration that he is the country's legitimate acting president, which has been supported by more than 50 countries, plunged Venezuela into a political crisis.
May 15, 2019 -
Venezuela crisis: Oppn leader Guaido seeks US military cooperation
Juan Guaido said the opposition also seeks to "apply the necessary pressure" to end the so-called Bolivarian Revolution, in power since 1999.
May 12, 2019