Tag: Nicolas Maduro

Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 10:46 UTC
Maduro says Ecuadorean elections “a horrendous fraud”

Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro, who remained in power following controversial elections that the opposition claims to have won, said Sunday's polls in Ecuador, where Daniel Noboa was reelected with 55.64% of the vote, were a “horrendous fraud.” The Chavista leader urged Ecuadorians to resist and defend their sovereignty.
Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 - 09:49 UTC
Maduro defends Venezuela's claim to Guayana Esequiba

Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro staunchly defended his country's claim to the Guayana Esequiba territory, asserting during his weekly broadcast show that the disputed area was an integral part of the nation inherited from Simón Bolívar and backed by over 90% of Venezuelans in a 2023 referendum.
Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 16:50 UTC
India and China no longer buying crude from Venezuela after Trump's threats

The United States imposing a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela starting next month has already taken its toll on Caracas' coffers as India and China —accounting for over 50% of its crude exports— have halted purchases. China, which imported 351,000 barrels per day (bpd) last year, and India, with 254,000 bpd in January, are stepping back, with companies like India’s Reliance Industries planning to stop imports.
Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:59 UTC
Maduro agrees to Trump’s repatriation flights for deported Venezuelans

Venezuela has agreed with the US Trump administration to resume repatriation flights for deported Venezuelan nationals, officials announced confirming first flights on Sunday. Jorge Rodriguez, Venezuela's National Assembly President said the goal was to “ensure the return of our countrymen with the protection of their human rights.”
Friday, March 14th 2025 - 19:03 UTC
Putin invites Maduro over to Moscow for WWII Victory Day celebrations

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday invited his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro during a videoconference over to Moscow for the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Allies over the Third Reich on May 9. In addition, Putin suggested signing a strategic partnership with the South American country as they exchanged their mutual views on current world affairs. In the end, the Chavista leader did not confirm his attendance to the event where representatives from several countries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and World War II veterans are expected to be present.
Friday, March 14th 2025 - 09:28 UTC
Venezuela to resume repatriation flights for irregular migrants in the US

Venezuela's Chavista regime confirmed Thursday the resumption of repatriation flights for migrants deported from the United States under the “Return to the Homeland” Plan, following an agreement with US Special Envoy Richard Grenell. National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodríguez announced the initiative and blamed Washington for the delays after President Donald Trump revoked Chevron's license to operate in the South American country. Since the program began, over 300 Venezuelans have been repatriated on three flights.
Monday, March 10th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Trump's sanctions cut off all comunication lines, Maduro claims

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to revoke Chevron's license to operate in the South American country, claiming it disrupted communication channels and hindered the repatriation of irregular migrants.
Friday, March 7th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Maduro says Chevron's departure will not hit Venezuela's oil production

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro insisted Thursday that his country’s oil production would drop “not even a liter” despite the U.S. ending Chevron’s license to export crude. Speaking on his weekly TV show, he pledged output would grow under his “Absolute Productive Independence” plan, despite US President Donald Trump's sanctions.
Thursday, March 6th 2025 - 10:46 UTC
Chávez is not dead, Maduro says

Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro stressed Wednesday that Bolivarian leader Hugo Chávez had not died. He became “immortal and indestructible,” his successor insisted during a speech before the so-called People's Power Assembly on the 12th anniversary of his passing. Maduro also recalled that Chávez revitalized the legacy of Simón Bolívar and inspired movements across the globe. Bolivian President Luis Arce also honored Chávez's contributions to socialism and regional integration.
Friday, February 28th 2025 - 08:32 UTC
Machado says Chavista regime threatens her neighbors

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado denounced on Thursday that “unidentified men” attempted to force their way into her home in Caracas' Los Palos Grandes area and insisted these people representing Bolivarian ruler Nicolás Maduro's “furious tyranny” threatened to arrest her neighbors and a watchman.