Category Archives: CARACAS, Venezuela

The Latest: Canada, Cuba hold talks on Venezuela crisis

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The Latest on the crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 11:10 a.m. Continue reading →

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The Latest: Venezuela gov’t, opposition reported in talks

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 9:15 p.m. Officials in Venezuela say representatives of the government and opposition have traveled to Norway for talks on resolving the political crisis in the South American country. Continue reading →

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Opposition-led congress in Venezuela returns to chambers

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Victor Garcia

Venezuela’s opposition-controlled congress has returned to its chambers a day after security forces prevented its members from entering the National Assembly building for a debate. Continue reading →

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Venezuela announces end to exchange controls after 16 years

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Victor Garcia

Venezuela has announced the lifting of foreign exchange controls on banks for the first time in 16 years, but some observers are skeptical the measure will do much to lift the shrinking economy. Continue reading →

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The Latest: Guaidó asks for relations with US military

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 2:25 p.m. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he’s instructed his political envoy in Washington to immediately open relations with the U.S. military. Continue reading →

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Crowds decline at Venezuela protests amid fears of crackdown

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Victor Garcia

A modest crowd of Venezuelans has taken to the streets to show support for the opposition-led congress which has come under increasing pressure from the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading →

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Venezuela orders Aruba, Brazil borders reopened

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Victor Garcia

Venezuela is reopening its borders with Brazil and Aruba while keeping the more frequently traversed Colombia border closed. Continue reading →

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The Latest: Spain official: US like a ‘cowboy’ on Venezuela

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The Latest on the political conflict in Venezuela (all times local): 8:10 a.m. Continue reading →

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The Latest: Venezuela top court targets opposition leaders

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The Latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 2:25 p.m. Venezuela’s pro-government Supreme Court has opened a criminal investigation against seven opposition lawmakers in the aftermath of a failed attempt to spark a military uprisi… Continue reading →

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Venezuela’s opposition-led congress to debate defense pact

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Victor Garcia

Venezuela’s opposition-controlled congress plans to discuss a proposal for Venezuela’s return to a regional defense agreement that dates from the Cold War. Continue reading →

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Cause of Venezuelan chopper crash is under investigation

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Victor Garcia

Venezuelan authorities are investigating the cause of a helicopter crash that killed seven military officers while they were while heading to a state where President Nicolás Maduro was visiting troops. Continue reading →

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Venezuelan military helicopter crashes, 7 officers killed

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Victor Garcia

Seven Venezuelan military officers have been killed when their helicopter crashed while heading to a state where President Nicolas Maduro appeared alongside troops Saturday. Continue reading →

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Key role of Venezuelan military in crisis takes center stage

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The critical role of the Venezuelan military in the country’s crisis is on display this weekend as President Nicolás Maduro seeks to maintain its support and opposition leader Juan Guaidó tries to woo it to his side. Continue reading →

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The Latest: Guaidó calls on Venezuelans to talk to troops

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The Latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 1:35 p.m. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó will take his quest to win over Venezuela’s troops back to the streets with a new mobilization effort outside military installations. Continue reading →

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Spain, Venezuela trade barbs over refuge for activist

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Victor Garcia

Spain’s decision to harbor a prominent Venezuelan opposition activist is fueling tensions between both nations. Continue reading →

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The Latest: Spain says López staying as guest at embassy

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 9:40 a.m. Continue reading →

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Venezuela’s Maduro calls for military unity after clashes

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Victor Garcia

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for military unity in an appearance with soldiers, two days after security forces failed to respond to opposition leader Juan Guaidó’s call for an uprising. Continue reading →

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The Latest: Spain confirms Lopez at embassy in Caracas

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The Latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 3:50 a.m. Continue reading →

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The Latest: Venezuelan govt says it is putting down coup bid

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Victor Garcia

The Latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 6:35 a.m. Continue reading →

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Venezuela’s Guaido in video calls for military uprising

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Victor Garcia

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has called for a military uprising, in a video shot at a Caracas air base showing him surrounded by soldiers and accompanied by detained activist Leopoldo Lopez. Continue reading →

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