Venezuelan Political Crisis - Page 97

Venezuelan politician challenges Bernie Sanders to 'go to Venezuela without bodyguards' for a week

October 17, 2019

Venezuelan politician challenges Bernie Sanders to 'go to Venezuela without bodyguards' for a week

2020 presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., should take a trip to poverty-stricken Venezuela and explore the country for few weeks without bodyguards, said Venezuelan assemblyman Jose Guerra during a Tuesday interview.

Nikki Haley says Venezuela shouldn't be allowed on UN Human Rights Council

October 14, 2019

Nikki Haley says Venezuela shouldn't be allowed on UN Human Rights Council

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is calling for members of the U.N. General Assembly to block Venezuela from a spot on the Human Rights Council.

Ana Navarro tells Rand Paul not to 'mansplain' in discussion of Venezuela's Maduro and socialism

October 11, 2019

Ana Navarro tells Rand Paul not to 'mansplain' in discussion of Venezuela's Maduro and socialism

"The View" co-host Ana Navarro snapped at Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Friday, accusing him of trying to "mansplain" Venezuelan politics.

Venezuelan foreign minister calls Trump meeting with opposition leaders 'shameful'

September 25, 2019

Venezuelan foreign minister calls Trump meeting with opposition leaders 'shameful'

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza blasted President Trump Wednesday for meeting with the Venezuelan opposition’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly instead of the official government delegation.

Rep. Michael McCaul: US support for Hong Kong needed to turn tide against tyranny around world

September 25, 2019

Rep. Michael McCaul: US support for Hong Kong needed to turn tide against tyranny around world

We must recognize these events as part of a global struggle between people who desire to live in freedom and brutal regimes that seek to control them.

Trump administration to triple pro-democracy aid to Venezuela, fund opposition leader Guaidó

September 24, 2019

Trump administration to triple pro-democracy aid to Venezuela, fund opposition leader Guaidó

The White House announced Tuesday that it will more than triple its support for pro-democracy work in Venezuela and directly fund opposition leader and U.S.-recognized President Juan Guaidó, just hours after President Trump slammed disputed Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro.

At UN, Trump slams Maduro as 'Cuban puppet' while Venezuelan representative casually reads book

September 24, 2019

At UN, Trump slams Maduro as 'Cuban puppet' while Venezuelan representative casually reads book

President Trump slammed Venezuela’s contested leader Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly – calling Maduro a “Cuban puppet” who is “hiding from his own people” as Venezuelans suffer from massive shortages of basic supplies and gross human rights abuses.

James Carafano: Venezuela is still carrying out Chavez's strategy to poison America, but Trump can stop it

September 19, 2019

James Carafano: Venezuela is still carrying out Chavez's strategy to poison America, but Trump can stop it

It was Hugo Chávez who set Venezuela on the road to ruin almost two decades ago.

US adversaries laud John Bolton's White House departure

September 11, 2019

US adversaries laud John Bolton's White House departure

He was the hawk who wasn’t interested in acting dovish. Both loved and hated in the foreign policy establishment, this week’s sudden ouster of John Bolton as national security advisor is likely to be embraced by America’s adversaries, analysts say.

Venezuela starts military exercises at Colombia border, US promises Bogota 'full support'

September 10, 2019

Venezuela starts military exercises at Colombia border, US promises Bogota 'full support'

Disputed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the start of military exercises on his country's border with Colombia Tuesday, prompting Washington to promise the Bogota government its "full support."