Senator Marco Rubio, visiting the Colombia-Venezuela border on Sunday, warned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of severe consequences if he takes action against the country’s opposition leader and self-declared president or U.S. citizens. But the Republican…
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Venezuela denies EU lawmakers entry given ‘conspiratorial motives’
Venezuela denied a group of European Parliament deputies entry into the country on Sunday, arguing they had “conspiratorial motives” for flying to Caracas in the throes of a political crisis. The European Parliament last month…
Cuba says US military adventure against Venezuela must be stopped
The following is a statement from the government of Cuba regarding the latest situation in the South American country of Venezuela: The Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Cuba condemns the escalation of pressures and…
Pence rebukes European powers over positions on Iran, Venezuela
Vice President Mike Pence rebuked European powers over Iran and Venezuela on Saturday in a renewed attack on Washington’s traditional allies, rejecting a call by Germany’s chancellor to include Russia in global cooperation efforts. Describing…
Losing grip on power, Venezuela’s Maduro leans on Cuban security forces, senior US officials say
A top U.S. admiral told senators that Havana “owns the security around Maduro.” The U.S. and dozens of other nations have recognized Juan Guaido, president of the country’s National Assembly, as Venezuela’s interim president, saying…
Maduro reveals secret meetings with U.S. envoy
President Nicolas Maduro said in an AP interview Thursday that his foreign minister recently held secret talks in New York with the U.S. special envoy to Venezuela, even as the Trump administration was publicly backing…
Venezuela’s PDVSA seeks to barter its oil with India
Venezuela is open to barter payment arrangements with India as it seeks workarounds to U.S. sanctions imposed in late January, Venezuelan Oil Minister Manuel Quevedo said on Monday. Caracas, which buys medicines and other products…
As Maduro Digs In, His Aides Hunt for an Emergency Escape Route
Nicolas Maduro is under pressure at home and abroad, and being encouraged by the U.S. to go to “a nice beach somewhere far from Venezuela.” The question is where would — or could — he…
Venezuela showdown could lead to U.S. confrontation with Cuba, says former top U.S. diplomat
The political crisis in Venezuela could lead to a “confrontation” between the United States and Cuba, which maintains close ties with Caracas, according to the former top U.S. diplomat in Cuba, Vicki Huddleston. “Cuba’s relationship with…