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Venezuelan Political Crisis January 27, 2024

Biden admin slams 'political targeting' of Venezuela opposition leader banned from running for president

The U.S. government has condemned the decision of Venezuela's highest court to block the presidential candidacy of opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 26, 2024

Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate

Venezuela's top court has upheld a ban on opposition leader Maria Corina Machado from participating in the nation's 2024 presidential election.

Border security January 17, 2024

Biden policies driving massive surge in Venezuelan migration to southern border, report finds

A new report by a conservative immigration group says that Venezuelan migration is driven by policy, not just by conditions in the socialist country.

South America January 11, 2024

Guyana has not requested US to build military base in country amid Venezuelan aggression, AG says

Attorney General Anil Nandlall of Guyana claimed Thursday that Venezuela has been reassured that no plan exists to establish a U.S. military base on Guyanese soil.

South America January 10, 2024

Guyana seeks US assistance to strengthen defense against potential Venezuela threat

Guyana's government is seeking U.S. assistance to enhance its defense capabilities amid concerns of potential aggression from Venezuela over a disputed region.

POLITICS December 20, 2023

US swaps Maduro ally with Venezuela for 10 Americans, including 'Fat Leonard'

Biden administration releasing top ally of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro in exchange for 10 Americans, including "Fat Leonard."

South America December 8, 2023

Venezuela accuses US of 'provocation' with flight drills amid tensions over oil-rich neighbor

The demarcation between Venezuela and Guyana in 1899 partitioned an oil rich region, called Essequibo, and gave it to Guyana, but Venezuela has continued with a push to take it back.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 4, 2023

Venezuela approves referendum to take over neighboring oil-rich Essequibo region controlled by Guyana

Venezuelan officials said voters supported a referendum from President Nicolás Maduro's government to claim control of an oil-rich region in Guyana.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 1, 2023

Venezuela's government and opposition agree on appeal process for candidates banned from running

Under the supervision of Norwegian diplomats, the Venezuelan government and opposition have agreed on an appeals process for candidate eligibility in the upcoming presidential election.

Venezuelan Political Crisis November 1, 2023

Biden admin's Venezuela appeasement backfires as Maduro suspends primaries for alleged 'corruption'

Venezuela’s top court nullified results of an opposition presidential primary that took place last month — just weeks after the U.S. lifted sanctions on some of the country’s industries in exchange for a free election guarantee.

South America October 16, 2023

Socialist Venezuelan government to resume talks with opposition in Barbados

Venezuela's socialist government will resume talks with its opposition in Bridgetown, Barbados, according to the Norwegian embassy in Mexico.