Venezuelan Political Crisis - Page 110

UN condemns Venezuela violence, 'appeals for calm'

February 24, 2019

UN condemns Venezuela violence, 'appeals for calm'

The United Nations is condemning violence at points on the Venezuelan border where opposition figures have been trying to bring in aid shipments, according to a statement tweeted Sunday.

Venezuela’s Maduro mocks Trump, opposition leader Guaido; vows to never surrender

February 24, 2019

Venezuela’s Maduro mocks Trump, opposition leader Guaido; vows to never surrender

Embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro vowed to defend his nation’s independence with his life during a speech before thousands of cheering supporters Saturday, calling the opposition against him a “small group of dummies” who “can’t think for themselves.”

Pompeo urges Venezuelan security forces to let humanitarian aid into the country: 'Do the right thing'

February 24, 2019

Pompeo urges Venezuelan security forces to let humanitarian aid into the country: 'Do the right thing'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Venezuelan security forces to “do the right thing” and let humanitarian aid into the country as protesters attempting to deliver supplies from neighboring Colombia and Brazil were met with tear gas Saturday.

Venezuela's power struggle has captured world's attention but most citizens worry about something else -- food

February 23, 2019

Venezuela's power struggle has captured world's attention but most citizens worry about something else -- food

I pray that the reappearance of Venezuela’s crisis in the news will move people to remember this isn’t simply about politics. It’s really about people, like you and me, who need our help.

Venezuelan troops abandon posts amid violent clashes with protesters at Colombian border

February 23, 2019

Venezuelan troops abandon posts amid violent clashes with protesters at Colombian border

At least three Venezuelan troops have abandoned their posts at the country's border with Colombia as confrontations with protesters over incoming humanitarian aid grow more violent by the day.

Andy Puzder: As Venezuela is devastated by Maduro, Trump is forcefully confronting the evils of socialism

February 23, 2019

Andy Puzder: As Venezuela is devastated by Maduro, Trump is forcefully confronting the evils of socialism

With his stirring repudiation of socialism, both at home and abroad, President Trump is proving himself to be the very champion of liberty and freedom the world needs.

Florida Dems fume at Bernie Sanders for refusing to condemn Maduro as dictator

February 22, 2019

Florida Dems fume at Bernie Sanders for refusing to condemn Maduro as dictator

Some leading Florida Democrats are furious with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for declining to call disputed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro a dictator or recognize opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the country’s interim president.

Venezuelan aid clashes turn deadly as woman is killed by Maduro's forces near Brazilian border

February 22, 2019

Venezuelan aid clashes turn deadly as woman is killed by Maduro's forces near Brazilian border

The standoff for humanitarian aid for Venezuela turned deadly Friday when a woman of an indigenous group was killed and another dozen injured after clashes with security forces at a border town with Brazil.

Bernie Sanders once said breadlines are good -- I grew up in Communist China and I can tell you they're not

February 22, 2019

Bernie Sanders once said breadlines are good -- I grew up in Communist China and I can tell you they're not

I doubt Bernie Sanders ever had to stand in line for food because had he, even once, he would not have thought it was a good thing. I know, because my family and I did.

Guaido’s trucks clash with Maduro’s military in attempt to force aid into Venezuela

February 22, 2019

Guaido’s trucks clash with Maduro’s military in attempt to force aid into Venezuela

Trucks driven by supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido nearly rammed into a blockade by security forces still loyal to embattled president Nicolas Maduro in an attempt to reach aid in Colombia.