Tag: Nicolas Maduro

Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 - 09:31 UTC
Expelled German ambassador back in Caracas; Germany continues to recognize Guaidó

Germany's ambassador to Venezuela has returned after being expelled by President Nicolas Maduro's government in March over Berlin's backing of opposition leader Juan Guaido's claim to the presidency, the German embassy said on Monday.
Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Air incident over the Caribbean: Venezuelan fighter “aggressively shadows” US intelligence aircraft

A Venezuelan fighter jet “aggressively shadowed” an American intelligence plane over the Caribbean Sea, US defense officials said on Sunday, slamming the maneuver as “unprofessional.”
Saturday, July 20th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
US sanctions four Venezuela military officers for torturing to death a navy captain

The United States on Friday stepped up its response following the death of a Venezuelan navy captain, sanctioning four top officials in Venezuela's military counterintelligence agency, the US Treasury Department said.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Loans from Russia and China to Venezuela will be renegotiated through the Paris Club, says Guaidó

Loans to Venezuela from President Nicolas Maduro's allies Russia and China would be renegotiated through the Paris Club if Maduro leaves power, an advisor to the opposition said, responding to concerns about favorable treatment for the two countries.
Thursday, July 18th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
What did the Mercosur’s leaders say about Venezuela in Santa Fe?

The political and economic crisis in Venezuela was the center of the political debate among the heads of state that, this Wednesday, met in Santa Fe, Argentina in the Mercosur semi-annual summit, a block from which the Caribbean country is currently suspended. Neither Uruguay, Bolivia nor Chile addressed a word regarding the Venezuelan situation.
Friday, July 12th 2019 - 12:39 UTC
Russia and Bolivia sign accords during Evo's new Moscow trip

Bolivia's President Evo Morales and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin Thursday signed agreements in Moscow on energy, industrial, agricultural and military issues and discussed the Venezuelan crisis negotiations that are taking place in Norway between delegates of Juan Guaidó and Nicolás Maduro.
Wednesday, July 10th 2019 - 10:00 UTC
Guaidó justifies his dialogue strategy with the Maduro government

The government of Nicolás Maduro and the Venezuelan opposition will sit down at the same table to negotiate an exit to the political, social and economic crisis that the country is experiencing, this time in Barbados, despite the little motivation that exists among the Venezuelans to consolidate an agreement and the unsuccessful attempts of the past.
Tuesday, July 9th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Moro considered releasing Odebrecht's bribes confession in Venezuela to harm president Maduro

Brazilian justice minister Sergio Moro considered releasing construction giant Odebrecht's confession to paying bribes in Venezuela to harm the country's president Nicolas Maduro, The Intercept investigative website reported on Sunday.
Monday, July 8th 2019 - 10:05 UTC
Maduro confirms Vladimir Padrino as defense minister

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday announced he will maintain Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino in his post, following months of rumors that top military brass would be replaced after a failed uprising in April.
Monday, July 8th 2019 - 08:34 UTC
Guaidó announces new round of dialogue with Maduro in Barbados

Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido said on Sunday a new dialogue between the opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government would be held in Barbados. He did not specify a date for resumption of talks at the new venue, in the Caribbean, after earlier discussions stalled in Norway.