Venezuelan Political Crisis - Page 79

Venezuelan general who opposed Maduro awaits US sentence for arming drug-funded rebels

March 12, 2024

Venezuelan general who opposed Maduro awaits US sentence for arming drug-funded rebels

Retired three-star Venezuelan army general Cliver Alcalá is in jail in upstate New York waiting to be sentenced on federal charges of providing weapons to drug-funded rebels.

Venezuela tries to mend oil alliance with Iran as US poised to restart sanctions

March 12, 2024

Venezuela tries to mend oil alliance with Iran as US poised to restart sanctions

The oil alliance between Venezuela and Iran deteriorated last year when Venezuela fell behind on payments, but Venezuela wants to mend relations in the face of looming U.S. sanctions.

Bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua sets up shop in US as border authorities sound alarm

March 8, 2024

Bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua sets up shop in US as border authorities sound alarm

Venezuela sets presidential election for July 28 as opposition candidate remains blocked

March 5, 2024

Venezuela sets presidential election for July 28 as opposition candidate remains blocked

Venezuela's government has announced its presidential election will take place on July 28, amidst a tumultuous situation in which the leading opposition candidate remains banned.

Venezuelan government and various coalitions propose more than 20 dates for presidential election

February 28, 2024

Venezuelan government and various coalitions propose more than 20 dates for presidential election

A proposal with more than 20 election dates drafted by Venezuela's government will be presented to the politically torn nation's National Electoral Council.

Venezuela reportedly scraps US deal to deport illegal migrants as some commit crimes to be deported

February 23, 2024

Venezuela reportedly scraps US deal to deport illegal migrants as some commit crimes to be deported

Venezuela has halted the United States from deporting illegal migrants back to their home country, in a blow to President Joe Biden's immigration efforts ahead of the election

Dozens feared dead in Venezuelan open-pit goldmine collapse

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.

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, reaffirming support for Maduro regime

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.

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

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.

Detention of Venezuelan human rights activist and attorney inspires protest

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.