Venezuela

Venezuela: Maduro plans deep government restructuring

Mar 18, 2019 09:07

After tackling a massive nationwide blackout, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is planning a “deep restructuring” of his government to protect the country in the face of an ongoing political crisis fueled by the US-backed opposition, his deputy says.
Russia will continue to expand cooperation with Venezuela despite US pressure

Mar 17, 2019 13:26

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Russia would warn Washington against interfering in Venezuela's affairs.
Venezuela’s Maduro creates military unit to protect key services after massive blackout

Mar 16, 2019 09:34

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he has authorized the formation of a new military unit tasked with protecting the country’s key infrastructure following the recent nationwide blackout.
China offers help to restore power in Venezuela

Mar 14, 2019 05:36

China says it is ready to help crisis-hit Venezuela to restore power in the country, as the South American nation faces a crippling multi-day power blackout that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has blamed on the United States.
US to impose ‘very significant’ sanctions on Venezuela

Mar 13, 2019 05:22

The United States says it is planning to impose “very significant additional sanctions” against financial institutions in Venezuela in the coming days, a move regarded as part of efforts to undermine the democratically-elected government in Caracas.
EU warns US against military action on Venezuela

Mar 12, 2019 16:44

The European Union has cautioned the United States against taking military action against Venezuela, saying the Latin American country’s crisis has to be resolved through peaceful and political solutions.
Venezuela's Maduro thanks military for overcoming 'coup'

Mar 10, 2019 10:17

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has thanked the country's military, saying it has defeated a "coup" led by the US administration and opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Venezuela's Guaido spurs supporters on at massive opposition rally

Mar 10, 2019 02:59

Hours after Venezuelan opposition activists scuffled with police and troops on Saturday morning, opposition leader Juan Guaido stood on the roof of a vehicle in Caracas and addressed supporters with a bullhorn, telling them they would organize continued, massive protests despite efforts by authorities to prevent organizers from setting up a stage earlier in the day.
Dialogue key to resolving Venezuelan crisis: Bolivia’s Senate president

Mar 09, 2019 11:29

The president of Bolivia’s Senate has ruled out any foreign intervention in Venezuela’s internal affairs amid escalation of the political crisis in the Latin American country, stressing that the turmoil must be resolved by the Venezuelans themselves through dialogue.
Venezuela braces for rival protests amid US 'electricity war'

Mar 09, 2019 08:30

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are expected to take to the streets on Saturday as the nation continues to struggle with a major blackout that President Nicolas Maduro says is part of an “electric energy war” waged by the United States.