Facing a crisis in Venezuela, US President Donald Trump has threatened to inflict “swift and strong” economic sanctions unless President Nicolas Maduro backs away from a plan to rewrite that nation’s constitution. But the American president seems sure to face a backlash from Caracas, where charges of US “imperialism” have been the socialist government’s favorite … Read more
In Miami, Madrid and across Latin America Venezuelans living abroad enthusiastically cast ballots in a vote organized Sunday by the opposition that sought to undermine unpopular President Nicolas Maduro. “I feel like a liberator!” exclaimed Monica Rodriguez in Miami, the city with the biggest expatriate Venezuelan population and one of 500 worldwide to host a … Read more
Peru’s President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski called for international arbitration in the Venezuelan crisis but only once political prisoners have been freed, according to an interview published Sunday in a Spanish newspaper. “The fundamental issue is that all political prisoners be released,” he told El Pais daily. “If that is not done there is no dialogue … Read more
Caracas has seen almost daily demonstrations in recent weeks, some of which have turned violent Eight Latin American nations, including Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, have collectively denounced Venezuela’s “excessive use of force” against civilian protesters after the death toll from anti-government unrest in the country rose to 36. The group of nations, also including Colombia, … Read more
“Enough is enough,” world celebratedVenezuelanconductor Gustavo Dudamel said Thursday of the increasingly deadly political crisis gripping his homeland. “Nothing justifies bloodshed,” the director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic wrote on his Facebook page in a post urging Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro “to listen to the people.” His comments came the day after an 18-year-old man, … Read more
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles has told the BBC that early general elections are the only way to put an end to the country’s crisis. Mr Capriles accused President Nicolas Maduro of inflicting “savage repression” on the Venezuelan people. “How long can Maduro stand denying Venezuelans the right to vote? I don’t think much longer,” … Read more
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was saddened by the crisis in Venezuela, where waves of anti-government unrest has claimed the lives of 29 people. “Venezuela is a mess,” Trump said in response to a reporter’s question as he received Argentine President Mauricio Macri to the White House. “I’m very sad for Venezuela, very … Read more
Venezuela says it is quitting the Organization of American States in anger at pressure from the bloc over the government’s handling of a deadly political crisis. The announcement late Wednesday raised international tension over Venezuela, where unrest has left 28 people dead this month. Echoed by the United States and European Union, the OAS has … Read more
The latest protests were on Saturday and another march is planned for Monday Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has called for talks to resume with the opposition. He also said he wanted local elections to take place. His comments came as another large demonstration is planned for Monday after three weeks of tense protests across the … Read more