Tag: Nicolas Maduro
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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 -
Venezuelan opposition leader’s deputy arrested
The move came after Zambrano became one of 10 opposition officials charged with treason, conspiracy and rebellion by the pro-Maduro Supreme Court in connection to the April 30 plot.
May 9, 2019 -
Maduro government too afraid to arrest me: Juan Guaido
The Maduro government has accused Guaido, the opposition-controlled National Assembly president, and several other opposition leaders of planning a failed coup on April 30.
May 9, 2019 -
Nicolas Maduro can’t be part of Venezuela’s future: Mike Pompeo
Pompeo reiterated Washington's support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido. He has been recognized as interim leader of Venezuela by over 50 countries, including the US, the UK and most in Latin America.
May 6, 2019 -
Venezuelan President rallies military as oppn leader Guaido marches on bases
Tensions in Venezuela have soared since Guaido invoked the constitution to declare himself acting president, claiming Maduro's re-election was illegitimate.
May 5, 2019 -
Riots break out in Venezuela; oppn leader Guaido claims forces join campaign to oust President
Thousands of opposition supporters flocked onto a highway near the base. But confusion reigned as they were met with gunfire and teargas fired by soldiers at the base.
May 1, 2019 -
Juan Guaido makes new appeal to Venezuela army ahead of Mayday protests
Guaido will aim to keep up the street pressure on the regime with a huge Mayday protest on Wednesday that he said would be "the largest in the country's history."
April 28, 2019 -
Venezuela accuses Canada of supporting Trump’s ‘war adventure’
In a statement on Monday, Venezuela's foreign ministry said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "has invalidated Canada as a reliable actor in dialogue."
April 16, 2019 -
‘Electrical war’
So intriguing has been the darkness and so intensely fraught the political ambience that Maduro has hardly been seen or heard since the lights went out.
March 12, 2019 -
Venezuela’s quest
Maduro appears to have gone on overkill with the claim that the US is seeking to invade Venezuela.
February 24, 2019