Tag: Venezuelan President

US squeeze on Venezuela won’t bring about rapid collapse of Maduro – in fact, it might boomerang on Washington

The U.S. military buildup along South America’s northern rim is, Washington insists, aimed at “narco-terrorists.” A growing chorus…

Venezuela declares Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister persona non grata

Venezuela has declared Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister a persona non grata, as the two countries continue to…

Relatives of Colombian humanitarian worker jailed in Venezuela call for his release

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — When rumors spread last week that Venezuela ’s government would free several Colombians being…

Venezuela halts energy deal with Trinidad and Tobago over U.S. warship

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the suspension of an energy agreement with Trinidad and…

Venezuelan land strikes a real possibility

Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday defended the White House’s decision to strike Venezuelan boats, hinting that President Donald…

For many Venezuelans, economic fears trump concerns of US military action

The daily routine of Samuel Carreño has turned upside down since the end of August.That was around the…

Venezuela holds military exercises after latest U.S. boat strike

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday ordered military exercises in the country's biggest shantytowns after U.S. forces blew…

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Trump speaks with Nobel Peace prize winner Machado after his administration denounced the decision to award it to her

US President Donald Trump spoke on Friday with Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado after his administration…

Colombia’s Petro suggests last vessel bombed by US was Colombian

By Nelson Bocanegra and Alexander VillegasBOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday suggested the latest vessel in…

Venezuela’s Maduro says US Embassy ‘false flag’ bombing foiled in Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said his security forces prevented a “false flag operation” to plant explosives at the…

Russia expresses full support of Venezuela after US strikes boat near coast

Russia has condemned a US strike on a boat allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela…

Venezuela’s Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he is ready to declare a state of emergency over the threat of…