Tag: Maduro's regime

• Monday, August 19th 2019 - 08:51 UTC

  UN Refugee Commissioner appeals for more humanitarian aid for Venezuelans fleeing the Maduro regime

  

  United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi appealed on Sunday for more humanitarian aid for Venezuelan refugees pouring into neighbouring countries where they are overwhelming social services and sparking local tensions.

• Tuesday, April 2nd 2019 - 09:51 UTC

  Maduro's regime strips Guaido of immunity; Venezuela remains with no power

  

  Venezuela's chief justice asked lawmakers on Monday to strip opposition leader Juan Guaido of immunity, taking a step toward prosecuting him for alleged crimes as he seeks to oust President Nicolas Maduro.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:30 UTC

  Red Cross ready to supply humanitarian aid to Venezuela, apparently negotiated with Maduro's regime

  

  The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Friday it was prepared to channel humanitarian aid to Venezuela through an operation that could be similar to one in Syria, potentially helping ease chronic hunger and disease in the South American nation. President Nicolas Maduro in February blocked efforts by political opponents to bring US-backed aid into the country across its borders with neighboring Colombia and Brazil, and has denied the country is suffering a humanitarian crisis.

• Friday, March 29th 2019 - 08:30 UTC

  Guaidó barred from holding office for 15 years, says Comptroller from Maduro's regime

  

  Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó will be barred from holding further public office for 15 years, the maximum allowed by law, the state financial controller has announced. Comptroller Elvis Amoroso said Mr Guaidó's personal financial statements contained inconsistencies.