Venezuelan Political Crisis - Page 77

February 21, 2024

Dozens feared dead in Venezuelan open-pit goldmine collapse

The illegally run, open-pit Bulla Loca goldmine in Angostura, Venezuela, collapsed on Tuesday, leaving dozens either dead, injured or trapped.

February 20, 2024

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, reaffirming support for Maduro regime

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday reaffirmed Moscow's support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's administration.

February 15, 2024

Venezuela closes local UN human rights office, gives staff 72 hours to leave

The Venezuelan government on Thursday ordered the closure of a local office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, giving its staff 72 hours to leave.

February 14, 2024

Detention of Venezuelan human rights activist and attorney inspires protest

The detention of prominent attorney and activist Rocío San Miguel highlights concerns surrounding Venezuelan government actions against adversaries real and perceived.

February 5, 2024

US pledges urgent military aid increase for Guyana amid continued Venezuelan aggression

The U.S. government will increase urgent military assistance to Guyana, officials reported Monday, as neighboring Venezuela continues encroaching upon its Essequibo territory.

January 27, 2024

Biden admin slams 'political targeting' of Venezuela opposition leader banned from running for president

The U.S. government has condemned the decision of Venezuela's highest court to block the presidential candidacy of opposition leader María Corina Machado.

January 26, 2024

Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate

Venezuela's top court has upheld a ban on opposition leader Maria Corina Machado from participating in the nation's 2024 presidential election.

January 17, 2024

Biden policies driving massive surge in Venezuelan migration to southern border, report finds

A new report by a conservative immigration group says that Venezuelan migration is driven by policy, not just by conditions in the socialist country.

January 11, 2024

Guyana has not requested US to build military base in country amid Venezuelan aggression, AG says

Attorney General Anil Nandlall of Guyana claimed Thursday that Venezuela has been reassured that no plan exists to establish a U.S. military base on Guyanese soil.

January 10, 2024

Guyana seeks US assistance to strengthen defense against potential Venezuela threat

Guyana's government is seeking U.S. assistance to enhance its defense capabilities amid concerns of potential aggression from Venezuela over a disputed region.