Venezuelan Political Crisis February 26, 2019 Univision anchor Jorge Ramos reveals Venezuela's Maduro became upset over questions about torture and if he is a dictator Univision anchor Jorge Ramos describes the anger that boiled inside Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as he interviewed him about election fraud and hunger in the nation. Ramos was detained at the presidential palace for two hours.
Bernie Sanders February 25, 2019 Bernie Sanders refuses to call Venezuela's Maduro 'dictator,' says 'democratic operations taking place' 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Monday night refused to call Venezuela's disputed President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator,” saying “there are still democratic operations taking place” in the war-torn country.
Media February 25, 2019 Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, team detained, released in Venezuela, network says Univision anchor Jorge Ramos and five members of his team were detained and later released in Caracas, Venezuela by President Nicolas Maduro on Monday during an interview in which the embattled president "didn't like the questions" he was being asked, the network said.
Venezuelan Political Crisis February 24, 2019 UN condemns Venezuela violence, 'appeals for calm' The United Nations is condemning violence at points on the Venezuelan border where opposition figures have been trying to bring in aid shipments, according to a statement tweeted Sunday.
Venezuelan Political Crisis February 24, 2019 Venezuela’s Maduro mocks Trump, opposition leader Guaido; vows to never surrender Embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro vowed to defend his nation’s independence with his life during a speech before thousands of cheering supporters Saturday, calling the opposition against him a “small group of dummies” who “can’t think for themselves.”
Venezuelan Political Crisis February 24, 2019 Pompeo urges Venezuelan security forces to let humanitarian aid into the country: 'Do the right thing' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Venezuelan security forces to “do the right thing” and let humanitarian aid into the country as protesters attempting to deliver supplies from neighboring Colombia and Brazil were met with tear gas Saturday.
Venezuelan Political Crisis February 23, 2019 Venezuela's power struggle has captured world's attention but most citizens worry about something else -- food I pray that the reappearance of Venezuela’s crisis in the news will move people to remember this isn’t simply about politics. It’s really about people, like you and me, who need our help.
Venezuelan Political Crisis February 23, 2019 Venezuelan troops abandon posts amid violent clashes with protesters at Colombian border At least three Venezuelan troops have abandoned their posts at the country's border with Colombia as confrontations with protesters over incoming humanitarian aid grow more violent by the day.
OPINION February 23, 2019 Andy Puzder: As Venezuela is devastated by Maduro, Trump is forcefully confronting the evils of socialism With his stirring repudiation of socialism, both at home and abroad, President Trump is proving himself to be the very champion of liberty and freedom the world needs.
2020 Presidential Election February 22, 2019 Florida Dems fume at Bernie Sanders for refusing to condemn Maduro as dictator Some leading Florida Democrats are furious with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for declining to call disputed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro a dictator or recognize opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the country’s interim president.
Venezuelan Political Crisis February 22, 2019 Venezuelan aid clashes turn deadly as woman is killed by Maduro's forces near Brazilian border The standoff for humanitarian aid for Venezuela turned deadly Friday when a woman of an indigenous group was killed and another dozen injured after clashes with security forces at a border town with Brazil.