Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Sunday that his government has agreed to buy 10 million doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19.
Destabilization moves? Maduro announces arrest of ‘American spy’ near Venezuelan refineries
President Nicolas Maduro said Friday that an “American spy” had been arrested near two Venezuelan refineries, after authorities foiled a plot to “cause an explosion” at another oil complex.
Maduro cancelled: State TV president slams YouTube ‘censorship’
Venezuelan state TV president has slammed YouTube for an “act of censorship” after the suspension of the broadcaster’s channel.
UK recognises Guaido as president in Venezuela gold case: court
A judge in London said Thursday the British government had “unequivocally recognised” opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s president, in a battle over gold bullion held at the Bank of England.
Court told UK recognises Maduro in $1B gold battle
Britain “unequivocally recognises” Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela’s president despite not approving of his government, a London court heard Monday in a case to determine the fate of $1 billion of gold.
More funds, more awards? Roque thinks Ressa was begging to be convicted in cyber libel case
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque believes Rappler executive editor Maria Angelita Ressa got what she wanted when she and former writer Rey Santos were convicted of cyber libel.
Trump denies plot in Venezuela: If I wanted to, I’d make an open invasion
President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States was not behind a failed covert plot in Venezuela allegedly involving two Americans, but that if he did order an attack it would be an open “invasion.”
Venezuela accuses opposition leader of links to failed ‘invasion’
Venezuela’s attorney general on Monday accused opposition leader Juan Guaido of contracting “mercenaries” to lead an “invasion” that the Nicolas Maduro regime claims to have thwarted.
Venezuela asks ICC to probe US sanctions
Venezuela said Thursday it had asked the International Criminal Court to investigate US sanctions against Nicolas Maduro’s government as possible crimes against humanity.
US moves to bar American tourists from visiting Cuba
The Trump administration clamped down on US tourist visits to Cuba Tuesday, aiming to cut the flow of dollars to a country that Washington accuses of helping prop up Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Spain lashes out at Trump over Cuba, Venezuela
Spain’s foreign minister on Wednesday lashed out at Washington’s decision to lift a ban on lawsuits in US courts over property confiscated by Cuba, calling the move an “abuse of power” that would lead to a “legal battle”.
Maduro exhorts Venezuela military to fight ‘any coup plotter’
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday called on the armed forces to oppose “any coup plotter” after a military uprising in support of opposition leader Juan Guaido fizzled out, and subsequent street clashes left four protesters dead.
Pompeo: Maduro ready to leave for Cuba until dissuaded by Russia
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been ready Tuesday to fly into exile in Cuba until he was dissuaded by Russia, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, amid a military uprising in Caracas.
How the world is reacting to Venezuela ‘coup bid’
Venezuela was plunged into heightened chaos on Tuesday after self-proclaimed leader Juan Guaido said he had the support of troops to oust President Nicolas Maduro, while the government denounced an attempted coup.
Rich and poor united in desperate quest for water in Venezuela
Crippling power blackouts are subjecting Venezuelans to a second phase of deprivation — massive water shortages that make no distinction in income or social class, forcing rich and poor alike to wait in long lines for drinking water, while some hoist it from sewers to be able to flush their toilets.
Venezuela’s Guaido stripped of immunity, can face prosecution
Venezuelan lawmakers loyal to President Nicolas Maduro stripped opposition leader Juan Guaido’s immunity Tuesday — and authorized the high court to criminally prosecute him for proclaiming himself the crisis-hit country’s ruler.
Venezuela’s US invasion: the dollar takes hold
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro may be fiercely opposed to the “imperialist” United States. But in one regard, a US invasion is already happening: the dollarization of his South American country.
US to punish foreign entities funding Venezuela’s Maduro
The United States will impose sanctions on foreign institutions helping to finance embattled far-left Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the White House said Wednesday.
Strongman summit: Venezuela’s Guaido to meet Bolsonaro in Brazil
Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido is due to meet Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia on Thursday, sources from both camps said.
Ruffled feathers: Crew from US TV network detained for offending Maduro
A crew from US-based television network Univision said it was detained for more than two hours in Venezuela after offending President Nicolas Maduro during an interview by asking questions about poverty and his legitimacy to govern.
Despicable! Cuba denies Trump claim of troops in Venezuela
Cuba rejected Tuesday the “despicable” accusation by US President Donald Trump that it has troops in Venezuela defending socialist leader Nicolas Maduro.
Humanitarian aid used as weapon in Maduro-Guaido conflict
Desperately needed aid being stockpiled at Venezuela’s door is at the heart of a political duel between the two men fighting to lead the oil-rich nation: Juan Guaido and Nicolas Maduro.
Double trouble: Venezuelans and their two ‘presidents’
Anibal Garcia chooses to make light of a situation which has left him and many other residents of Caracas unsure as to who is in charge of Venezuela.
The forces behind Venezuela’s Maduro-Guaido power struggle
By declaring himself acting president, Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido sparked a leadership battle with the head of state, Nicolas Maduro.
