Politics of Venezuela
Venezuela opposition takes control of diplomatic properties in US
Representatives of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido have taken control of three of the country's diplomatic properties in the United States, Guaido's U.S. envoy said on March 18, as the opposition presses its bid to oust socialist President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela's Maduro plans 'deep restructuring' of government
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is planning a "deep restructuring" of his government, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said on March 17, as the country recovers from a prolonged blackout amid a power struggle with the opposition.
Venezuela hit by major blackout, gov’t blames 'sabotage'
Much of Venezuela remained engulfed by darkness into early March 8 amid one of the largest power outages in years, a problem the government of President Nicolas Maduro blamed on "sabotage" at a hydroelectric dam that provides much of the country's power.
Maduro, Guaido call for rival rallies for the weekend
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged his supporters on March 5 to attend "anti-imperialist" rallies on March 9, the same date that anti-government marches will be held by the opposition.
Guaido says he will return home after Ecuador visit
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on March 2 he would return home after a visit to Ecuador and called for new protests next week against President Nicolas Maduro, whose government had banned him from traveling abroad.
US, Russia fail in rival bids for UN action on Venezuela
Russia and the United States have been at loggerheads over a U.S.-led campaign for international recognition of Juan Guaido, the Venezuelan opposition leader and head of the country's elected National Assembly, over President Nicholas Maduro. Guaido last month declared himself the interim head of state.
The UN Security Council Did Not Adopt a Resolution on Venezuela
It was the third Council meeting seeking solutions to Venezuela's "protracted crisis" since tensions started escalating in January, when Juan Guaidó, head of the country's National Assembly, challenged the legitimacy of the sitting President, Nicolás Maduro, who has been in power since 2013 and who was sworn in again for a second term, on 10 January.
Venezuela standoff turns deadly as troops block aid delivery
A U.S.-backed drive to deliver foreign aid to Venezuela met strong resistance as troops loyal to President Nicolas Maduro blocked the convoys at the border and fired tear gas on protesters in clashes that left two people dead and some 300 injured.
China says humanitarian aid should not be forced into Venezuela
Humanitarian aid should not be forced into Venezuela, lest it cause violence, China's Foreign Ministry said on Feb. 22, warning that Beijing opposed military intervention in the country.Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro threatened to close the border with Colombia on Feb.
The Venezuelan President Closes Borders to Stop Humanitarian Aid
Nicolas Maduro defines help as "American provocation", reported NOVA TV.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that he is closing the border with Brazil. He intends to prevent the acceptance of humanitarian aid planned by opposition leaders.
Maduro also said he is considering closing the border with Colombia.