Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader urges united regional front against Maduro
World
August 12, 2016
Venezuelan opposition leader urges united regional front against Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles urged regional leaders on Thursday to lend their support to opponents of Venezuela's socialist President…
Venezuela leader says U.S. ‘dreams’ of dividing loyal military
World
May 22, 2016
Venezuela leader says U.S. ‘dreams’ of dividing loyal military
The United States "dreams of dividing" a "Chavista" military fiercely loyal to Venezuela's socialist government, president Nicolas Maduro said on…
US declares Venezuela a national security threat, sanctions top officials
World
March 10, 2015
US declares Venezuela a national security threat, sanctions top officials
The United States declared Venezuela a national security threat on Monday and ordered sanctions against seven officials from the oil-rich…
Maduro: ‘Stupid’ US sanctions won’t undo my government
World
December 14, 2014
Maduro: ‘Stupid’ US sanctions won’t undo my government
President Nicolas Maduro charged Saturday that tighter, "stupid" new US sanctions are just further straining to undermine military staff loyalty…
Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez to face trial over demos
World
June 5, 2014
Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez to face trial over demos
A Venezuelan opposition leader has been ordered to stand trial on charges of instigating violence at an anti-government demonstration, prosecutors…
Maduro to meet Venezuela opposition in bid to end crisis
World
April 9, 2014
Maduro to meet Venezuela opposition in bid to end crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and opposition coalition representatives agreed to hold talks on ending two months of anti-government protests that…
More protests as Venezuela leader calls for talks with US
World
February 22, 2014
More protests as Venezuela leader calls for talks with US
Opponents of Venezuela's leftist government prepared for a mass protest rally in Caracas Saturday, one day after President Nicolas Maduro…
Venezuela expels top U.S. diplomat, two others
World
October 1, 2013
Venezuela expels top U.S. diplomat, two others
President Nicolas Maduro ordered the expulsion of the top U.S. diplomat in Venezuela and two other embassy officials, accusing them…
Venezuela’s Capriles refuses to accept Maduro win
World
April 15, 2013
Venezuela’s Capriles refuses to accept Maduro win
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles refused on Monday to accept ruling party candidate Nicolas Maduro's narrow election victory and demanded…
Venezuelans vote on future of “Chavista” politics
World
April 14, 2013
Venezuelans vote on future of “Chavista” politics
Venezuelans decide on Sunday whether to honor Hugo Chavez's dying wish for a longtime loyalist to continue his hardline socialism…